| Author |
Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952 |
| Title |
Im Herzen von Asien. Erster Band.
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| Original Publication |
Germany: F. A. Brockhaus,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Im Herzen von Asien. Erster Band" by Sven Anders Hedin is a travelogue and exploration narrative written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles Hedin's extensive journey through the heart of Asia, detailing his adventures and scholarly observations during his travels over the course of 10,000 kilometers through largely unexplored regions. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the author's preparations for his ambitious expedition, beginning with his departure from Stockholm in the summer of 1899. Hedin reflects on the emotional weight of leaving his homeland and details the painstaking arrangements made for the journey, including the selection of equipment, supplies, and the recruitment of a skilled crew. He introduces his loyal companion, Islam Bai, and provides insights into the logistical considerations of traversing the often harsh and unpredictable landscapes of Asia while setting the stage for the adventures and discoveries that lie ahead in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Asia, Central -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68402 |
| Release Date |
Jun 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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