Turkmenistan was once the world's most feared territory. Since the time of the Mongols, the nomadic tribes of its vast desert wastes were deemed ungovernable. Russians and Persians were captured as

Unknown Sands

Turkmenistan was once the world's most feared territory. Since the time of the Mongols, the nomadic tribes of its vast desert wastes were deemed ungovernable. Russians and Persians were captured as slaves and carried off by the fierce Turkmen. Even now, as an independent country located between the hot spots of Afghanistan and Iran, with one of the planet's largest natural gas reserves, Turkmenistan remains virtually unknown to the outside world. Unknown Sands penetrates this remote and harsh land. This is a personal story that blends two years of adventure with Turkmenistanâ€™s tumultuous history to present an intriguing profile of the country and its people. This former Soviet territory offers a target-rich environment for the unusual including a surreal cult of Presidential personality, ancient ruins of the Silk Road, and a unique, mystical brand of Islam.

Country	USA
Author	John Kropf
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Dusty Spark Publishing
EAN	9780976356516
Edition	0
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0976356511
Label	Dusty Spark Publishing
Manufacturer	Dusty Spark Publishing
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	224
PublicationDate	2006-02-20
Publisher	Dusty Spark Publishing
SKU	VI-0976356511
Studio	Dusty Spark Publishing
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Unknown Sands