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Sketches of Persia: From the Journals of a Traveller in the East

Sketches of Persia: From the Journals of a Traveller in the East

Malcolm, John

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General AsiaGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1108028675
ISBN13: 9781108028677
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Jun 2 2011
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.66 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Sketches of Persia, although published anonymously in 1827, is attributed to Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833). Malcolm was a diplomat and administrator in India: arriving at the age of fourteen in 1783 to work for the East India Company, he was known during his long career as 'Boy' Malcolm. He swiftly moved into more political and diplomatic roles. He became fluent in Persian and was despatched to Persia for part of his career, though he would eventually return to India and become Governor of Bombay (1827-1830). Volume 2 begins on the edge of the desert in Cashan and ends in Sennah. Along the way, Malcolm observes Persian life and customs, and describes his many encounters, which give a vivid picture of society in Persia during this period, including a magnificent reception at court in Tehran where he meets the king, who is dripping with jewels 'of an extraordinary size'.

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