A Journey to the Source of the River Oxus PDF Download

Author: John Wood
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Category : Afghanistan
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Author: John Wood
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ISBN: 3382167026
Category : Fiction
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Author: John Wood
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293765272
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author: John Wood (de la Compagnie des Indes, Capne.)
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ISBN: 9781230365336
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ...milking hour was past, and all the inhabitants were enjoying themselves; the grown-up people, seated upon charpoys outside their doors, were chatting together, while the children were sporting about in the open space in front of the houses, and the thoughtless happy laugh of the young men and maidens caught our ear. We inquired lor the Malik. He soon appeared, and led us to the mosque, -the Ch. IX. RELIGIOUS CHARACTER OF MOHAMEDANS. 93 usual sheltering place of the way-faring stranger. It was already occupied, sr. we took up a position in the open air in its front. The boys now took our horses by the bridles and led them about till cool, whilst others procured us charpoys, water, firewood, and fire. The Hakim brought us a large bowl of milk, and a vessel to boil our tea water. He communed with the guide for some time, and seeing we were in need of rest, very considerately withdrew. It was late ere I could get to sleep, and even to that hour parties of women continued sauntering about, apparently enjoying a quiet walk and friendly converse, after the labours of the sultry day. Though we reached Gumut very much 'fatigued, no sooner had we dismounted before the mosque than the guide, and another horseman who had joined our party, went a little apart, unbound their kammer-bands, spread them out, knelt and said prayers. The Koran, though it teaches much that is wrong, contains also a large proportion of good. Often since that time have I observed that the Mohamedans, both old and young, however worn out by fatigue, or suffering from hunger and thirst, have postponed all thought of self-indulgence to their duty to their God. It is not with them the mere force of habit; it is the strong impression on their minds that the duty of prayer is...

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Author: John Wood
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781293721919
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Pages : 448

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Personal Narrative Of A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus: By The Route Of The Indus, Kabul, And Badakhshan, Performed Under The Sanction Of The Supreme Government Of India, In The Years 1836, 1837, And 1838; Elibron Classics John Wood John Murray, 1841 History; Asia; India & South Asia; Afghanistan; Amu Darya; Amu River; Amur River (China and Russia); Asia, Central; History / Asia / Central Asia; History / Asia / India & South Asia; Punjab; Punjab (India)