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Four Months In Persia And A Visit To Trans-Caspia (1892)

Four Months In Persia And A Visit To Trans-Caspia (1892)

Biddulph, Cuthbert Edward

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Middle East

ISBN10: 1120350891
ISBN13: 9781120350893
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Four Months In Persia And A Visit To Trans-Caspia is a travelogue written by Cuthbert Edward Biddulph, originally published in 1892. The book recounts Biddulph's journey through Persia (modern-day Iran) and Trans-Caspia (modern-day Turkmenistan) during the late 19th century. Biddulph provides detailed descriptions of the cities, landscapes, people, and customs he encountered during his travels, as well as his observations on the political and social conditions of the region. He also includes accounts of his interactions with local rulers, merchants, and ordinary people, providing insights into their daily lives and cultural practices. Throughout the book, Biddulph reflects on the historical and cultural significance of the places he visits, including the ancient cities of Isfahan and Mashhad, and the ruins of Persepolis. He also describes his experiences traveling by caravan, horseback, and steamship, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of travel in a bygone era. Overall, Four Months In Persia And A Visit To Trans-Caspia is a fascinating and informative account of a journey through a region that was then little-known to Western audiences. It offers a valuable historical perspective on the people, cultures, and landscapes of Persia and Trans-Caspia, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Middle Eastern studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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