Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia 2 Volume Set
Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia 2 Volume Set
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USDAn Irish-born adventurer in Russian service, Peter Dobell (1772–1852) embarked in 1812 on a long journey from Kamchatka across Siberia to Tomsk. This two-volume work, first published in 1830, contains a detailed and idiosyncratic account of his journey, painting an affectionate picture of the region and its people. The narrative includes ethnographic observations, descriptions of nights spent with local families, notes on the wildlife encountered, and discussion of the problems caused by the weather. Dobell also lived in China for many years, and his remarks on the experience are incorporated into the work. He gives opinionated observations on topics such as Chinese society, traditions, trade and medicine. Again, this narrative reflects Dobell's instinctive curiosity and enthusiasm. Volume 1 covers the first half of the journey, starting in Kamchatka and ending in Yakutsk. Volume 2 covers the concluding part, from Yakutsk to Tomsk. It also contains all of the chapters on China.
Product details
March 2014Multiple copy pack
9781108070874
726 pages
216 × 140 × 20 mm
0.92kg
Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Preface
- 1. Author's arrival at Kamtchatka
- 2. Author's reception at Nijna Kamtchatsk
- 3. The author's second departure from St Peter and St Paul
- 4. An excursion on snow-shoes
- 5. Journey continued from Timlatee
- 6. Prince Zachar's advice as to the route
- 7. Toyune of Kammina
- 8. Route continued from Igiga
- 9. Situation of Yamsk
- 10. Continuation of the journey
- 11. Prosecution of the journey
- 12. Kind attentions experienced by the author at Ochotsk
- 13. Course of the party along the river Okkatchan. Volume 2:
- 14. Yakutsk
- 15. Tabbaginsky station
- 16. Description of the town and inhabitants of Irkutsk
- 17. Situation of Tomsk
- Part II. A Residence in China:
- 1. Aspect of the country to the eastward of Macao
- 2. Whampoa
- 3. Nature of Chinese commercial policy
- 4. Population of Canton
- 5. Remarks on the Chinese character
- 6. Canton
- 7. Chinese habits
- 8. Low state of morality in China
- 9. The first month of the Chinese year, and its festivals
- 10. Chinese notions of the deluge and the creation
- 11. General conformity of habits and customs among the various classes in China
- 12. Infrequency of travelling among Chinese
- General account of the varieties and management of tea.
