Travels in Central Asia Being the Account of a Journey from Teheran Across the Turkoman Desert on the Eastern Shore of the Caspian to Khiva, Bokhara, and Samarcand

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Arrival at Gömüshtepe, hospitable Reception of the Hadjis Khandjan Ancient Greek Wall Influence of the Ulemas First Brick Mosque of the Nomads Tartar Raids Persian Slaves Excursion to the North-east of Gömüshtepe Tartar Fiancée and Banquet, etc. Preparation of the Khan of Khiva's Kervanbashi for the Journey through the Desert Line of Camels Ilias Beg, the Hirer of Camels Arrangements with Khulkhan Turkoman Expedition to steal Horses in Persia Its Return.