A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus

""A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus"" by John Wood is a travelogue that chronicles the author's expedition to explore the source of the Oxus River, which is now known as the Amu Darya River. The book is divided into three parts, each detailing the different stages of the journey. In the first part, Wood describes his journey through the deserts of Persia, where he encounters various tribes and learns about their customs and way of life. He also describes the harsh and unforgiving terrain, as well as the challenges he faced while traveling through the desert.In the second part, Wood reaches the foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains and begins his ascent towards the source of the Oxus River. He encounters various obstacles, including dangerous mountain passes and hostile tribes, but he perseveres and eventually reaches the source of the river.In the third part, Wood describes his return journey and the challenges he faced while traveling through the mountains and back to civilization. He also reflects on his experiences and the lessons he learned during his journey.Overall, ""A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus"" is a fascinating account of an adventurer's quest to explore a remote and little-known region of the world. It offers insights into the customs and way of life of the people who inhabit the area, as well as the challenges and rewards of traveling in such a harsh and unforgiving environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.