Bøker av Fred Burnaby

This gripping novel tells the story of a group of radical activists in 19th century England, struggling to bring about social change in a world dominated by the wealthy and powerful. Drawing on his own experiences as a political activist, Fred Burnaby paints a vivid picture of the challenges and sacrifices that come with fighting for a cause. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of social movements and political activism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An immediate bestseller when first published in 1877, Burnaby s delight in a life of risk and adventure still burns through the pages, as does his spontaneous affection for the Cossack troopers and Tartar, Khirgiz and Turkoman tribesmen that he encounters on his way.

This two-volume work, first published in 1877, recounts British army officer Frederick Burnaby's two-thousand mile journey through Asia Minor to assess Turkey's chances in the impending war with Russia. On the way he creates vivid snapshots of the region and of the people he encounters.

An account of Captain Burnaby's remarkable 1875 journey through Russian territory during the 'Great Game', when Russia and Britain vied to control central Asia. The book, published in 1876 and immediately reprinted, brought him instant fame. It features maps of the route he travelled and an appendix.