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Identifier: visittorussiansi00phib (find matches)
Title: A visit to the Russians in central Asia
Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: Phibbs, Isabelle Mary
Subjects: Russians -- Asia, Central Asia, Central -- Description and travel
Publisher: London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & co., ltd.
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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the interesting- country of the Loire,will observe a sinoular resemblance in thesewalls to those of the town of Anders, whichwere condemned to lose the upper part of thebeautiful towers, as a punishment for rebellionagainst the King of France in 1585. A portion of a small and graceful mosquestill remains, hidden away in a poor quarterof the town, within the walls, but it has beenturned into a dwelling-house. Seen from thewater the curious massive double tower nearthe quays has a striking effect. It is called theMaidens Tower, from some history or legendof the fatal leap from its summit of a fairPersian bride to escape from a hated marriage. A very unpleasant climb up a great hill onthe south side of the town brings you to acemetery which appears to have no end—a cityof the dead—the ground is of heavy thick sand,you are overwhelmed with the impression thatthe whole world is cruml^ling away. It wastouching to see in this far away spot a fewgraves with German inscriptions, hier ruhet
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in Cent7al Asia 43 in friecle. It would seem impossible to rest inpeace near Baku. I found the working of the naphtha springsdifficult to understand ; but had the guide beenable to express himself clearly in French orGerman his explanations would have beenwasted upon me, so completely was I overcomeby the horrible smell of the oil. With difficultyI obtained answers to my inquiries about thegreat conflagration of September or October1897. The marks of fire were still to be seenon the great sandy mountain adjoining thecemeteries. A visit to the ancient home of thefire-worshippers, called the Monastery of theGhebers, would have been far more interesting,but unfortunately arrangements were not madefor the expedition. The distance is abouttwelve miles. The weather was too rough forit to be possible to set on fire the oil whichfloats on the waters of the Caspian Sea. Theeffect must be wonderful on a dark night. Iwas greatly interested in watching the sailorsand workmen about the busy port ;

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