ABSTRACT
I have not by far touched upon all that might be said, nor is it my ambition to do so. Other travellers have discussed in depth many points I pass over, and in tarrying over them I would only lay myself open to criticism. I prefer to cut right to the quick and study the outlook for the present rapprochement between Central Asia and the countries of Europe. At this point I shall fill in some of the scenarios I have previously tried to outline.
