Tajikistan and the High Pamirs
Book (italiano):
Tajikistan is one of the last undiscovered tourist destinations. However, partly because of the legacy of civil war and its reputation as the poorest of the former Soviet Republics, it has received little attention from the guidebook market or from international tour operators. In recognition of Tajikistan's remarkable natural resources and tourism potential, trekking and mountaineering, wildlife, exceptional scenery, and tangible remnants of a history that stretches back over 10,000 years.<BR><BR>Marcus Hauser, cartographer, has travelled extensively in Tajikistan and the Pamirs. He is based in Switzerland.<BR><BR>Tajikistan and the High Pamirs: A companion and Guide includes contemporary photography, historical images and images of artefacts from the world's great museums, and is accompanied by a full complement of maps and city plans. The book contains full practical information for travellers, whether they are going on adventure and trekking holidays, or visiting the historical relics of the Silk Road, and the many civilisations that have left their mark on the territory of present-day Tajikistan. Furthermore, this book will also interest armchair travellers, with chapters on history, culture, and a section dedicated specifically to the history of the exploration and adventurers in the Pamirs from the earliest travellers to the Russian and Soviet presence. A selection of essays by academic experts on topics such as wildlife, botany, geology, archaeology and music will secure this publication a place not only as the most informative tourist guide available on Tajikistan, but also as an invaluable work of historical and cultural reference.
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