Report on the results of Stein’s second expedition to Central Asia (1906-1908). Consists of three books of main text, one book of pictures, and one book of maps. Stein’s expeditions are considered the most orthodox. He collected a vast volume of artifacts and documents, produced accurate records and detailed maps. Stein wrote three volumes of reports in 11 separate books. His records are indispensable for the study of the western region. This report is the second volume. The study covers both the northern and southern routes in the western region, as far as Kangsu. During the second expedition, Stein discovered a statue of a winged angel at Miran. In 1900, he purchased a huge volume of documents and Buddhist paintings recently discovered at the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. His other notable achievements included excavations of the ruined wall defenses from the Han Dynasty in the region north of Dunhuang.
