The Oxus in Afghanistan's High Pamir is one of the greatest rivers
of the world, and also one of the least known. Running through the
core of Central Asia, it is unusual in a myriad of ways--the most
surprising of which is that it never reaches the sea. Through the
centuries, the majestic Oxus has been the source of legends. For
explorers and travelers in Central Asia, the Oxus provided an
enduring mystery--where exactly was its source? In 2008 Bill
Colegrave and two colleagues set out to find the true source and
settle the argument for once and all. No easy task, but they
succeeded. This is a vivid account of this quest, and also tells of
the author's previous precarious visits to one of the most unstable
regions of the world. Bill Colegrave brings to life an
extraordinary cast of characters--including those Victorian
adventurers, soldiers, and statesmen who traveled before him, as
well as his fellow explorers and guides on his own extraordinary
adventure.
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