Sketches of Central Asia

Sketches of Central Asia (1868) by Arminius Vámbéry is a captivating travelogue based on his journey through Central Asia in the mid-19th century. Disguised as a dervish, Vámbéry traveled across Persia, Turkestan, and Afghanistan, providing detailed accounts of the region’s cultures, people, and landscapes. The book highlights his encounters with nomadic tribes, local customs, and political conditions. Vámbéry’s observations offer a unique and valuable insight into the largely unexplored world of Central Asia during that period.