Description: Across Asia from West to East in 1906-1908 Author: Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil Title: Across Asia from West to East in 1906-1908 Publication: Oosterhout, The Netherlands: Anthropological Publications, 1969 Description: 2 volumes, 4to, pp. 741, [1]; [4], 53, [1], 47, [1], 35, [1], 12, 30, 12; 14 folding maps plus an index map inside sleeve at back cover of volume II, illustrations, portraits, maps, etc. throughout (Yukushi says 308); original blue cloth, black labels on spines; near fine throughout. Edited by Kaarlo Hildén; the diary and essays on scientific materials translated [from the Swedish] by Edward Birse. Translation of: Resa genom Asien (Helsinki, 1940). Carl Gustaf Mannerheim (1867-1951) was a Finnish military leader and conservative statesman who successfully defended Finland against greatly superior Soviet forces during World War II and served as the country's president (1944-46). Sponsored by the Fenno-Ugrian Society, this edition describes the extensive 14,000 mile trek through Russian Turkestan, Chinese Turkestan, Western China, the provinces of Kan Su, Shensi, and Shansi to Beijing. "The author crossed the Tien Shan from Kashgar three times, and then to Lanchow through the Gobi in the years 1906-08. From there he travelled to Peking via Shansi. Volume 1: Records of the Journey; Vol. 2: Scientific reports of 9 articles by K. Hildén and others" (Yukushi). Yakushi M157. Seller ID: 67367 Subject: Asia, Exploration, Travel Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 285 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil
Publisher: Anthropological Publications
Year Printed: 1969
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
