This book is a fascinating travelogue of a journey made through the Caucasus and Central Asia in the early 20th century, just as World War I was breaking out. The author, Arthur Christensen, was an expert in Iranian studies. His observations and insights into the cultures and people of the region are priceless. The book is illustrated with 51 illustrations and 2 maps. A must-read for anyone interested in travel and exploration. 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.