Rossiia v srednei Azii. T.1 - Markov E.L.

"Nothing develops the mind more than a journey," said Emil zola, realizing that few sensations can be compared to the discovery of unexplored corners, far and near, on our Earth. Throughout the history of mankind, travelers were considered heroes, strangers, leaving the usual way of life and going into the unknown. The pursuit of distant horizons, to the unknown, lies at the heart of human nature, and the most successful - or most adventurous - attempts to subdue the unknown have invariably fit into the list of greatest accomplishments, whether it is a prehistoric Aboriginal on flimsy ship, ancient navigator, medieval merchant, illuminated humanist of the seventeenth century or polar explorer of the twentieth century - all of them were a cohort of great wanderers, eager to the unknown. Their stories, memories and lives are examples of the highest manifestation of human capabilities and the human spirit. The series "Great Journeys" - a way to get acquainted with the stories of many great geographers, discoverers and researchers, to learn more about their lives, experiences and accomplishments.