The first edition of a diplomat's account of his experiences in travels to the Near and Far East, including a map of the route followed from Moscow to Peking.

In this captivating travelogue, John Bell chronicles his journey from St. Petersburg to various parts of Asia, including Persia, India, and China. Accompanied by Lorenz Lange, his German interpreter, Bell offers colorful descriptions of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encounters, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of the early nineteenth century. 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 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. 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.