Ruins Of Desert Cathay: Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Western Most China Volume Vol. 2nd

About the Book:- The purpose of these volumes is to furnish the general reader with a personal record of the archaeological and geographical explorations which, during the years 1906- 1908, The author carried out under the orders of the Government of India in remote parts of Central Asia and westernmost China. it is highly illustrated and full of interesting details about his journey and the people he met en route, as well as of the important archaeological discoveries which still link his name with the civilisation of this remote and dangerous area. As well as locating the western extremity of the Great Wall of China, Stein discovered the caves near the great trading post of Dunhuang which contained - walled up and almost perfectly preserved - manuscripts, sculptures. About the Author:-Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862 –1943) was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist, primarily known for his explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was also a professor at Indian universities. Stein was also an ethnographer, geographer, linguist and surveyor. His collection of books and manuscripts bought from Dunhuang caves is important for the study of the history of Central Asia and the art and literature of Buddhism. He wrote several volumes on his expeditions and discoveries which include Ancient Khotan, Serindia and Innermost Asia. The Title 'Ruins Of Desert Cathay: Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Western Most China written/authored/edited by M. Aurel Stein', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121221580 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 794 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 2nd