The Merv Oasis
travels and adventures east of the Caspian during the years 1879-80-81, including five months' residence among the Tekkes of Merv.
Stock Code 108807
London, Smith, Elder, 1882
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O'Donovan made his journey to Merv in 1879 as correspondent for the Daily News, a most daring, difficult and hazardous feat. Having spent some time with the Turkish advance posts, he travelled through Khorasan and eventually penetrated to Merv. There he was suspected by the Turcomans of being an emissary of the Russians and held in captivity.
First English edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xx, 502; xiv, [i], 500 pp., half-titles, 2 frontispieces, 14 plates and plans, many folding, 1 large folding map in pocket at end vol. ii, original brown cloth gilt, neat early ownership inscription to title, a very good copy.
First English edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xx, 502; xiv, [i], 500 pp., half-titles, 2 frontispieces, 14 plates and plans, many folding, 1 large folding map in pocket at end vol. ii, original brown cloth gilt, neat early ownership inscription to title, a very good copy.
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