Quer durch Afghanistan nach Indien by Emil Trinkler

"Quer durch Afghanistan nach Indien" by Emil Trinkler is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a detailed account of the author's journey through Afghanistan and India, capturing the landscape, culture, and interactions encountered along the way. It reflects on historical contexts, such as the aftermath of the English-Afghan wars, intertwining personal reflections with broader observations about the regions traversed. At the start of the book, the author introduces Afghanistan as a pivotal territory situated between empires, emphasizing its historical significance and geographical challenges. The opening chapters recount Trinkler's departure from Riga and journey through Russia and Turkestan, expressing his anticipation upon crossing borders and experiencing diverse landscapes. As he navigates through desolate terrains, landmarks, and different towns, Trinkler's narrative captures not only the physical journey but also his emotional journey, revealing his fascination with the people and places he encounters along the way, setting the stage for his exploration of Central and South Asia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Trinkler, Emil, 1896-1931
Title Quer durch Afghanistan nach Indien
Original Publication Germany: Peter J. Oestergaard Verlag, 1927.
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Afghanistan -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 70743
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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