Books in the Narrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion of Khiva 2 Volume Set series

First published in 1843, this two-volume travelogue recounts British officer James Abbott's diplomatic mission through Central Asia and Russia, undertaken in 1839 to ensure British influence in the region. In Volume 2, Abbott chronicles his journey to St Petersburg via Moscow and recounts his general impressions of Russia.