This book is a fascinating historical account of the author's travels through Central Asia at the turn of the 20th century. Through his vivid descriptions and insightful observations, Graham Stephen brings to life the people, cultures, and landscapes of the region, providing a rare glimpse into a world that has long since vanished. Illustrated with photogravures and engravings, this book is an invaluable source for students of history, travel, and anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.