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Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia - With a Narrative of a Residence in China (Paperback)
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Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia - With a Narrative of a Residence in China (Paperback)
Series: Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia 2 Volume Set, Volume 2
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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 2 covers the concluding part of
Dobell's Siberian travels, from Yakutsk to Tomsk. It also contains
all of the chapters on China."
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