Outline
A German-Russian expedition of researchers and mountain climbers traveled to Russian Turkestan and the Pamir mountains in the summer of 1928. Wolfgang Lentz describes the journey among the forgotten people of Pamir, including travels through villages, towns, and historical cities such as Samarkand. The travelers documented their encounters with a camera and a phonograph. One chapter, “To the center of the heavens and the earth,” covers the historical Silk Road. The account is mainly ethnological, focusing on people, folklore, customs, traditions, and festivities, with images of dancing Tajiks and farewell ceremonies.
Publication details
| Author | Lentz, Wolfgang |
|---|---|
| Language | German |
| Place | Berlin |
| Publisher | Deutsche Buch-Gemeinschaft |
| Year | 1931 |
| Pages | 353 |
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