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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Larson Duke of Mongolia' is a captivating firsthand account of the life and adventures of Frans August Larson, a man who navigated the vast landscapes of Central Asia during a period of profound social and political transition. Appointed a Duke by the Mongolian ruler, Larson provides an intimate perspective on the customs, nomadic traditions, and daily life of the Mongolian people at the turn of the 20th century.The narrative follows his journey from a Swedish missionary to a trusted advisor and businessman, offering unique insights into the Gobi Desert, the intricacies of local governance, and the challenges of travel across the high steppes. This memoir stands as a significant historical document, blending personal anecdote with cultural observation to paint a vivid picture of a world rarely seen by outsiders. Larson's deep respect for the land and its inhabitants shines through his descriptions of horsemanship, spiritual practices, and the shifting geopolitical climate of Inner Asia. Readers interested in exploration, Central Asian history, and remarkable life stories will find this work to be an invaluable resource and a compelling window into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Larson Duke of Mongolia" is a captivating firsthand account of the life and adventures of Frans August Larson, a man who navigated the vast landscapes of Central Asia during a period of profound social and political transition. Appointed a Duke by the Mongolian ruler, Larson provides an intimate perspective on the customs, nomadic traditions, and daily life of the Mongolian people at the turn of the 20th century.The narrative follows his journey from a Swedish missionary to a trusted advisor and businessman, offering unique insights into the Gobi Desert, the intricacies of local governance, and the challenges of travel across the high steppes. This memoir stands as a significant historical document, blending personal anecdote with cultural observation to paint a vivid picture of a world rarely seen by outsiders. Larson's deep respect for the land and its inhabitants shines through his descriptions of horsemanship, spiritual practices, and the shifting geopolitical climate of Inner Asia. Readers interested in exploration, Central Asian history, and remarkable life stories will find this work to be an invaluable resource and a compelling window into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…