Adventures of a Special Correspondent

The book begins with our special correspondant beginning a trip on the transcaucasian/transasiatic railway traveling from Turkey to Pekin (Peking nowdays). Along the way, the correspondant takes notes as to the passengers and stops at each town visiting the historical sites and commenting on the peoples. His notations are very elaborate, having a geography lesson for most of the book. The book has certainly educates better as to the history of the Uzbeks and the Turjeks, and tells about the natural flora in the Gobi desert, and a lot about the Caspian Sea. A few slightly cute things take place along the way to break up the monotony somewhat.