Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh, Vol. 1 of 2: With Journal of a Voyage Down the Tigris to Bagdad and an Account of a Visit to Shirauz and Persepolis (Classic
This book transports the reader to the Middle East during a journey through Koordistan. The author, a skilled observer, takes us with him as he explores this region and shares his valuable insights. Not only are the peoples, places, and events of his time skillfully described, but through the inclusion of original journals and personal letters, the reader is given an intimate look at the day-to-day life of the expedition. The author discusses the unique challenges of traveling through a little-known area. The book is filled with a wealth of cultural, geographical, and historical information, making this an insightful and engaging account of a journey through a region that has seen little change in centuries.