Armenia: A year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia
CHAPTER II.
Departure from Trebizond.--A rough Road.--Turkish Pack-horses.--Value of Tea.--The Pipe in the East.--Mountain Riding.--Instinct of the Horse.--A Caravan overwhelmed by an Avalanche.--Mountain of Hoshabounar.--A Ride down the Mountain.--Arrival at Erzeroom 35