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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.
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ISBN : 9788121221627
Pages : 812
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