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A Person From England

First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the agents and travellers - official and unofficial, military and civilian - who have visited the Khanates of Turkestan, relating their adventures and attempting to recreate the atmosphere and flavour of the region. Extremely well written, Fitzroy Maclean captures a way of life that is fast disappearing.

Important places

Bukhara (17)
Samarqand (24)

Regions

Bukhoro (17)
Samarkand (24)

Countries

Uzbekistan (85)

Other geographical areas

Garagum Desert (47)
Turan Lowland (64)
Central Asia (167)