Explorations in Turkestan
expedition of 1904 prehistoric civilizations of Anau origins, growth, and influence of environment.
Stock Code 112060
Washington D. C., Carnegie Institute, 1908
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The American geologist Raphael Pumpelly led this important scientific expedition to Anau in Russian Turkestan in 1903-1904. He was accompanied by a botanist, a zoologist, his geomorphologist son, and the archaeologist, Hubert Schmidt. The expedition, funded by the newly established Carnegie Foundation, was looking for the earliest evidence of farming in that part of the world.
First edition. 2 vols, 4to, xxxv, 240, vi; x, 241-494, x pp., 97 plates including large folding map, 548 text illustrations, original blue cloth gilt, light wear and soiling, a very good set.
First edition. 2 vols, 4to, xxxv, 240, vi; x, 241-494, x pp., 97 plates including large folding map, 548 text illustrations, original blue cloth gilt, light wear and soiling, a very good set.
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