Join explorer John Wood on an epic journey to the source of the River Oxus, one of the longest rivers in Asia. This personal narrative details the challenges and triumphs of his expedition, as well as the cultural and natural wonders that he encountered along the way. A must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or Central Asian culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.