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  • Eastern Horizons

    Shortlisted for the 2018 Edward Stanford Award

    kirjoittanut Levison Wood ...
    Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but he wasn't the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned and a shoestring budget of £750 - including for the flight home - he was determined to find out more ... Lue lisää

    4,49 €

  • Mongolia

    kirjoittanut Jane Blunden ...
    Open to the Western world since 1990, the 'Land of Blue Sky' is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive.Written by Mongolian expert, Jane Blunden, this updated ... Lue lisää

    22,01 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Unravelling the Silk Road

    Travels and Textiles in Central Asia

    kirjoittanut Christopher Alexander ...
    Three textile roads tangle their way through Central Asia. The famous Silk Road united east and west through trade. Older still was the Wool Road, of critical importance when houses made from wool enabled nomads to traverse the inhospitable winter steppes. Then there was the Cotton Road, marked by greed, colonialism and environmental disaster.At this intersection of human history, fortunes were ... Lue lisää

    17,35 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: Central and South Asia

    kirjoittanut John Keay ...
    Sarja Kirja 349 - Mammoth Books
    Alarms amongst the Uzbeks - Alexander BurnesOf all the "forbidden" cities (Timbuktu, Mecca, Lhasa, Riyadh and so on) none enjoyed a more fearsome reputation that Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The first British Indian expedition, that of William Moorcroft in 1819-26, had never returned. Moorcroft's disappearance, like that of Livingstone or Franklin, posed a challenge in itself and preyed on the minds of ... Lue lisää

    4,49 €

  • A Little Bit Up

    Meandering in Nepal

    kirjoittanut Ian Stanley-Eyles ...
    Sometimes the challenge in life is facing up to an experience well outside of your existing world. Join Ian and the members of the Thorung Five as they traverse the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Experience a country you may have never seen through the eyes of a first time trekker. Meet the lovely, friendly people of Nepal. Take the very steps of this group to the heights of the Thorung La Pass. ... Lue lisää

    1,84 €

  • Seven Years in Tibet

    kirjoittanut Heinrich Harrer ...
    Käännös: Richard Graves ...
    A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer’s escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War.Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time, was climbing in the Himalayas when war broke out in Europe. He was imprisoned by the British in India but succeeded in escaping and fled to Tibet. Settling ... Lue lisää

    10,66 €

  • Kathmandu

    kirjoittanut Thomas Bell ...
    One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thousand-year-old cultural practices and accelerated urban development. In this book, Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city—exploring in the process the rich history of Kathmandu and its many instances of self-reinvention.Closed to the outside world until 1951 and trapped in a medieval ... Lue lisää

    12,81 €

  • Voyage sur les frontières russo-chinoises et dans les steppes de l’Asie centrale

    kirjoittanut Thomas Witlam Atkinson ...
    Käännös: Ferdinand Delanoye ...
    Thomas Witlam Atkinson (1799-1861)"Je venais de parcourir l’Altaï. La vallée du Bia, où s’étale l’Altin-Kool, – le lac d’Or, – m’avait offert des paysages qui ne cèdent en rien aux plus beaux des Alpes suisses et italiques. La vallée de la Katounia, non moins belle, m’avait conduit jusqu’au sommet du Biélouka. De ce point culminant du massif altaïque, je descendis vers le sud, résolu à aller ... Lue lisää

    2,49 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Cambodia

    kirjoittanut Philip Gupte ...
    This book is a collection of pictures taken by the author, Philip Gupte during his travel in Cambodia. This is his 5th book and Authorhouse’s 4th book. ... Lue lisää

    3,89 €

  • Afghanistan

    Des cerfs-volants dans la nuit

    kirjoittanut Régis Koetschet ...
    L’obscurité est retombée sur le pays des seigneurs d’Aryana. La brutalité et l’ordre implacables des taleban sont désormais le lot quotidien des Afghans et surtout des Afghanes. Et pourtant ! Comment ne pas garder au cœur l’émotion profonde que l’Afghanistan suscite chez tous ceux qui découvrent ses paysages et ses lumières uniques. C’est ce pays de culture, de fierté et de traditions aujourd’hui ... Lue lisää

    7,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • 8000 metres

    Climbing the World's highest mountains

    kirjoittanut Alan Hinkes ...
    Fourteen mountains. All above 8000 metres. All climbed by one man. In this stunning large-format book, Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to climb all of the world's highest mountains, tells the story of his extraordinary journey through the Himalaya and Karakoram, from the remote glaciers of Shisha Pangma to the formidable ridges of Kangchenjunga.Written with the honesty and passion of a man who has ... Lue lisää

    39,83 €

  • Of Monkeys and Men

    kirjoittanut Janet Anderson ...
    In Janet's tenth travel adventure book you'll talk sex therapy in Armenia, get caught in the craziest place on earth, search out an old friend that you've never met aboard an ancient Dubai dhow ship, and be the judge at the India cook awards. There's always some culture shock on these adventures so be prepared to blink and sit upright. These travel stories are funny, touching and, as in all Janet ... Lue lisää

    4,38 €

  • Afghanistan, Fortress of Cannabis

    kirjoittanut Lucas Strazzeri ...
    Dive into the smoky chillum-houses of northern Afghanistan, through the ripe cannabis fields, the harvest and the making of hashish. This book takes you on an odyssey in search of Afghan cannabis traditions and their influences on the modern dope culture. Catch glimpses of an unexplored topic, in sharp contrast with most contemporary photographic and journalistic productions related to this ... Lue lisää

    5,26 €

  • Sketches of Central Asia (1868)

    Enriched edition. Additional chapters on my travels, adventures, and on the ethnology of Central Asia

    kirjoittanut Ármin Vámbéry, Peter Boyd ...
    In "Sketches of Central Asia," Ármin Vámbéry presents a rich tapestry of observations and reflections based on his travels through the lesser-known territories of Central Asia during the mid-19th century. The book is characterized by a keen blend of descriptive prose and meticulous ethnographic detail, rendering a vivid portrait of the cultures, landscapes, and societies he encountered. Vámbéry's ... Lue lisää

    1,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Heart of Asia

    kirjoittanut Nicholas Roerich ...
    Nicholas Roerich was fond of saying, "Blessed be the obstacles--through them we grow." He was well qualified to know, for obstacles were a constant in his life. A superficial glance at his life would reveal only creativity and adventure, far more than is generally allotted to any one person in a lifetime. But beneath that surface lay ever-present difficulty.It is hard to know why certain people ... Lue lisää

    5,68 €

  • Himalayas - Abode of Light

    kirjoittanut Nicholas Roerich ...
    Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) is known first and foremost as a painter. His paintings, of which there are thousands around the world, explore the mythic origins, the natural beauty, and the spiritual strivings of humanity and of the world. But Nicholas Roerich was as prolific a writer as he was a painter. He wrote books, poetry, and almost-daily essays on life and events (called Diary Leaves).Many ... Lue lisää

    5,68 €

  • Radnomaden

    kirjoittanut Markus Fix ...
    Mitten in den Vorbereitungen für die Magisterprüfung erzählt Markus Fix einer Kommilitonin von seinem Traum: Mit dem Fahrrad nach Peking! Sarah Pendzich ist begeistert. An einem kalten Herbstmorgen, nach der letzten Prüfung, brechen sie auf. Ein unglaubliches Abenteuer beginnt.Vierzehn Monate, dreizehn Länder, zahlreiche Klimazonen: Sie fahren in glühender Hitze und eisigem Regen, durchqueren ... Lue lisää

    4,99 €

  • Discover Sukhumvit: Your Ultimate Local Travel Guide to Bangkok's Vibrant Heart

    kirjoittanut 101 Travel Guides ...
    Discover the Ultimate Sukhumvit Travel GuideExplore the vibrant Sukhumvit area of Bangkok with our comprehensive travel guide, Discover Sukhumvit: Your Ultimate Local Travel Guide to Bangkok's Vibrant Heart. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this ebook is packed with insider tips and essential information to help you navigate one of Bangkok's most dynamic neighborhoods ... Lue lisää

    0,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • UN CUENTO RUSO

    kirjoittanut Sergei Sverchkov ...
    Un gran aficionado a la poesía rusa, amante de Bloc y Esenin, ubicado actualmente por los caprichos del destino en España, decide compartir su visión y sus recuerdos de la época más difícil que vivió Rusia con los cambios drásticos en el gobierno y la desaparición definitiva de la Unión Soviética. Testigo de lo que era antes y en lo que se convirtió el régimen comunista del país más grande del ... Lue lisää

    2,40 €

  • Afghanistan, Festung des Cannabis

    kirjoittanut Lucas Strazzeri ...
    Tauche ein in die verrauchten Chillum-Lounges im Norden Afghanistans, durch die Cannabis-Felder, die Ernte und die Herstellung von Haschisch. Dies ist die Geschichte des traditionellen afghanischen Cannabis und seiner Einflüsse auf den modernen Markt für diese psychoaktive Pflanze. 39 Fotografien, die einen Blick auf ein wenig erforschtes Thema werfen, das im Gegensatz zu den meisten aktuellen ... Lue lisää

    5,26 €

  • Afghanistan

    kirjoittanut Nicola Barber ...
    Sarja sarja Changing World
    Written in British English, Written in British English, In "Afghanistan", you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war. ... Lue lisää

    16,51 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella

  • Around The Globe - Must See Places in Asia

    Asia Travel Guide for Kids

    kirjoittanut Baby Professor ...
    Sarja sarja Children's Explore the World Books
    Go to places you've never been to and tag your children along! This highly informative book will take you all over Asia minus the costs of travelling. Your child can learn so much about geography, culture and tradition by going over the pages of this book. Don't forget to grab your copy today! ... Lue lisää

    4,86 €

  • A Person From England

    kirjoittanut Fitzroy Maclean ...
    First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the ... Lue lisää

    15,88 €

  • Regards sur l'Altaï

    La montagne d'or

    kirjoittanut Jean-Paul Le Bihan ...
    L’Altaï, un nom qui résonne tel un mythe lointain et inaccessible. Aux confins de la Russie, de la Chine et du Kazakhstan, Jean-Paul Le Bihan gravit les flancs de cette terre de chamanes, pour atteindre, entre les sommets enneigés, les hauts plateaux à partir de la plaine sibérienne. Dans des décors éclatants, il reprend un itinéraire emprunté par l’Homme depuis l’âge du Bronze et parsemé d ... Lue lisää

    6,99 € tai ilmainen Kobo Plus -tilauksella