Travels In The Eastern Caucasus

Travels In The Eastern Caucasus is a travelogue written by Arthur Thurlow Cunynghame, detailing his journey through the Eastern Caucasus region during the summer of 1871. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific location that Cunynghame visited. He describes his experiences in Daghestan, a region in the North Caucasus, as well as his travels along the Caspian and Black Seas.Cunynghame provides a detailed account of the geography, people, and culture of the region, and also discusses the political and social conditions of the time. He describes the various tribes and ethnic groups he encountered, including the Avars, Kumyks, and Tatars, and provides insight into their customs and traditions.The author also writes about his interactions with the Persian and Ottoman Empires, and the tensions between them. He provides a firsthand account of the border disputes between the two empires and the impact it had on the local population.Overall, Travels In The Eastern Caucasus is an informative and engaging travelogue that provides a unique perspective on the Eastern Caucasus region during a pivotal moment in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.