The Life and Adventures of Arminius Vambery: A Hungarian Traveller in the Middle East and Central Asia

Arminus Vambery was a Hungarian traveller who lived between 1832 and 1913. His life was one of wander and wonder. A linguist and a master of disguise, he often roamed with the native tribes as one of their own. He travelled extensively in the Middle East and Central Asia. This book is a collection of his experiences and provides a sketch of the places and the people he visited. Gifted with a keen eye, Vambery successfully paints a vivid and entertaining picture of his travels in the latter half of the nineteenth century.