A Ride to Khiva: Travels and Adventures in Central AsiaCassell, 1895 - 334 pages |
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Page 233 - Not only was it far from the intention of the Emperor to take possession of Khiva, but positive orders had been prepared to prevent it, and directions given that the conditions imposed should be such as could not in any way lead to a prolonged occupancy of Khiva.