Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia
With a Narrative of a Residence in China
Volume 1
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Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
- Author: Peter Dobell
- Date Published: March 2014
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108070850
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An 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.
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- Date Published: March 2014
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108070850
- length: 370 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 21 mm
- weight: 0.47kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
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.
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