
Frozen Asia
A Sketch of Modern Siberia Together with an Account of the Native Tribes Inhabiting that Region
Charles H. Eden(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 2. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
332 pages
978-1-108-04828-6 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated by a substantial map and recommended to nineteenth-century readers as a 'neat little volume', this account of Siberia by Charles H. Eden (1839-1900) combines the conventions of a topographical study with detailed descriptions of flora and fauna, 'native races', 'climate', 'trade and manufactures', and 'political divisions and government'. Published in 1879, it built upon Eden's previous success with Australian Heroes and The Fifth Continent to confirm his reputation as an accessible and instructive author. His clear narrative style combined with dramatic subject matter ensured his popularity with specialists and general readers alike. The inclusion of a collection of stories from Siberian folklore provides an unusual dimension and a valuable insight into nineteenth-century British attitudes towards indigenous cultures, including the Kirghis, Buriates, and Tungooses. Concluding with a detailed description of 'recent explorations', it should fascinate geologists, geographers, and historians of anthropology in equal measure.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-04828-6 (9781108048286)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. Geographical features; 2. Mountains, rivers, and lakes; 3. The geology of Siberia; 4. Mineralogy; 5. The fauna of Siberia; 6. Siberian flora; 7. Climate; 8. Historical sketch; 9. Native races of Siberia; 10. Folk lore; 11. Political divisions and government; 12. Trade and manufactures; 13. Recent explorations; Index.