Igoon

The reverses that China suffered from the English and French prevented war with Russia, and in 1858 Mouravieff concluded a treaty at Igoon by which the Russian claim to the country north of the Amoor and east of the Ousuree was acknowledged.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

At daylight on the morning after leaving Igoon, we were passing the mouth of the Zeya, a river half a mile wide, flowing with a strong current.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

The streets of Igoon reminded me of New York under the contract system four or five years ago.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

It was nearly sunset when we landed at Igoon, and when we finished our visit to the Tartar family the stars were out.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

Broadway of Igoon, I should say its length was two miles, more or less, its width fifty feet, and its depth two feet.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

When Mr. Collins descended, in 1857, the natives near Igoon did not or would not understand him when he spoke of the Amoor.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

The Goldees are superior to the Gilyaks in numbers and intelligence, and the Manjours of Igoon and vicinity are in turn superior to the

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

The number of shops both there and at Igoon led me to consider the Manjours a population of shop-keepers.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

I was introduced as an American who had come a long distance purposely to see Igoon.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865

I did not sec any pretty women at Igoon, but learned afterward that they exist there.

Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Thomas Wallace Knox 1865