Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan: Personal Narrative Of A Journey Of Archaeological And Geographical Exploration In Chinese Turkistan (1904) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437277920)

Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan is a book written by Mark Aurel Stein in 1904. It is a personal narrative of his journey of archaeological and geographical exploration in Chinese Turkistan. Stein was a renowned archaeologist who conducted several expeditions to Central Asia in the early 20th century. In this book, Stein describes his travels through the deserts of Chinese Turkistan, where he discovered the ancient city of Khotan. He details the excavation of several sites in the region, including Buddhist monasteries, temples, and fortresses. Stein also provides a comprehensive account of the geography, climate, and people of the region, as well as their customs and traditions. The book is a fascinating account of the challenges and discoveries made during Stein's expedition. It provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of Central Asia and sheds light on the ancient Silk Road trade route that passed through the region. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, and travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mark Aurel Stein
ISBN-10: 1437277926
ISBN-13: 9781437277920
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 544
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d