Sven Anders Hedin

Sven Anders Hedin
Sven Anders Hedin (1865–1952) was a Swedish explorer, geographer, and prolific writer, best known for his extensive travels in Central Asia. He undertook numerous expeditions, mapping unknown territories and conducting scientific research in regions like Tibet, the Himalayas, and the Silk Road. Hedin's most famous works include "Through Asia" (1898) and "Trans-Himalaya" (1909–1912), where he detailed his adventurous journeys. Despite his significant contributions to geography, his political views, including early support for Nazi Germany, remain controversial.

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ACROSS EUROPE Stockholm to Berlin Our journey begins at Stockholm, the capital of my native country. Leaving Stockholm by train in the evening, we travel all night in comfortable sleeping-cars and arrive next morning at the southernmost point of Sweden, the port of Trelleborg, where the sunlit waves sweep in from the Baltic Sea. Here we might expect to have done with railway travelling, and we rather... more...