Bøker av Peter Dobell

This book is a firsthand account of Dobell's travels in Kamchatka and Siberia, including his descriptions of the local flora and fauna, as well as the lifestyle of the indigenous people. The book also includes a narrative of his residence in China, detailing his observations of Chinese culture and customs.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 Irish-born adventurer in Russian service, Peter Dobell (1772-1852) embarked in 1812 on a long journey from Kamchatka to Tomsk, across Siberia. He also lived for several years in China. Published in 1830, this lively two-volume account of his travels includes observations on the peoples and cultures he encountered.