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Abbott was an officer in the Bengal Artillery and was sent on a political mission by the British envoy in Harat to the Khan of Khiva
Abbott was an officer in the Bengal Artillery and was sent on a political mission by the British envoy in Harat to the Khan of Khiva
Abbott was an officer in the Bengal Artillery and was sent on a political mission by the British envoy in Harat to the Khan of Khiva

inscribed presentation copy


ABBOTT, Capt. James.

Narrative of a journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, during the late Russian invasion of Khiva; with some account of the Court of Khiva and the Kingdom of Khaurism.

London, Madden, 1856.

£2,500.00
£2,500.00

Narrative of a journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, during the late Russian invasion of Khiva;

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Abbott was an officer in the Bengal Artillery and was sent on a political mission by the British envoy in Harat to the Khan of Khiva at a time when Russian troops were threatening and the Khan had requested British assistance. This is an account of his journey to and stay in Khiva, his capture by robbers on the return journey to Harat, and his ultimate escape. (Ghani).

Second edition. 2 volumes, 8vo, inscribed presentation copy, xx, 380; viii, 367 pp., contemporary full green morocco gilt extra, all edges gilt, light rubbing to spines, a fine set.

Ghani p2.

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Abbott was an officer in the Bengal Artillery and was sent on a political mission by the British envoy in Harat to the Khan of Khiva

Narrative of a journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, during the late Russian invasion of Khiva;

£2,500.00
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