Caption:
'Costume of Bohhara'. Portrait of the author, Sir Alexander Burnes, in disguise. . Travels into Bokhara; being the account of a journey from India to Cabool, Tartary and Persia; also, Narrative of a voyage on the Indus in the years 1831, 1832, and 1833 [With illustrations, including a portrait]. London : John Murray, 1834. Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, FRS (16 May 1805 – 2 November 1841). Scottish traveller and explorer who took part in The Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara, which made his name. Source: T.5356 volume 1, frontispiece.