Overview
Recollections of Tartar Steppes and Their Inhabitants is a book written by Lucy Atkinson and published in 1863. The book is a personal account of Atkinson's travels through the Tartar steppes, which spanned across Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Atkinson's journey began in 1848 when she accompanied her husband, Thomas Witlam Atkinson, on his expedition to explore the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing Atkinson's experiences in different parts of the Tartar steppes. She describes the landscape, climate, and wildlife of the region, as well as the customs, traditions, and daily life of the people she encountered. Atkinson's vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions and the nomadic lifestyle of the Tartars provide an insight into a way of life that has largely disappeared in modern times. The book also includes illustrations and maps that were drawn by Thomas Witlam Atkinson during their travels. These images provide a visual representation of the landscapes and people that Lucy Atkinson describes in her writing. Overall, Recollections of Tartar Steppes and Their Inhabitants is a fascinating account of a journey through a remote and little-known region of the world. Atkinson's writing is engaging and informative, and her observations of the people and places she encountered are both insightful and entertaining. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.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: Lucy Atkinson
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Oct 01, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 408 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1437138306
- | ISBN-13: 9781437138306
