<DIV><DIV><DIV>Commissioned by the Chinese to map a road through one of the most inhospitable regions in the world, Hedin set out on a journey that saw him become entangled in a bloody war for independence that was raging in the province. Struggling through the battle-scarred land, he encountered rebel fighters and bandits, was imprisoned and nearly executed. An enthralling account of drama and high adventure, <I>The Trail of War</I> is an extraordinary portrait of Central Asia and its people.</DIV></DIV></DIV>