Vámbéry Ármin vázlatai Közép-Ázsiából : Ujabb adalékok az oxusmelléki országok népismereti, társadalmi és politikai viszonyaihoz

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vámbéry Ármin vázlatai Közép-Ázsiából" by Ármin Vámbéry is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The work offers insights into the ethnographic, social, and political conditions of the countries along the Oxus River, reflecting the author's firsthand experiences and observations during his travels. It likely discusses various aspects of Central Asian culture, focusing particularly on the region's mysticism and the lives of dervishes, as well as other local customs and societies. At the start of the publication, the author shares an introduction outlining the unexpected success he encountered after releasing his previous travel narrative. He addresses the critiques he received for lacking detail and imagery, leading him to compile additional notes that would complement his earlier work. The opening also sets the tone for the discussions to follow, focusing on the unique characters he meets, particularly the dervishes, and their intriguing yet complex place in Central Asian society. The narrative paints a vivid picture of life in this region, filled with rich cultural interactions and challenging adventures, establishing a foundation for the explorations and stories that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-11-15