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Title: Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's archaeological expeditions to the ancient sites of Nineveh and Babylon, as well as his travels through regions like Armenia and Kurdistan. Layard delves into the discoveries he made during his excavations, providing insights into ancient civilizations and their connection to biblical narratives. At the start of the work, Layard addresses his return to the East after his previous excavations in Nineveh, detailing his preparations for another expedition on behalf of the British Museum. He describes the diverse members of his party as they embark on their journey, including a mix of local guides and fellow researchers. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences of travel during that time, including discussions about the landscapes, cultures, and historical context of their destinations. Layard also reflects on the importance of his discoveries in contributing to a greater understanding of ancient history and scripture, setting the stage for the detailed accounts that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Layard, Austen Henry, 1817-1894

EBook No.: 39897

Published: Jun 2, 2012

Downloads: 221

Language: English

Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel

Subject: Scientific expeditions

Subject: Nineveh (Extinct city)

Subject: Babylon (Extinct city)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon

Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's archaeological expeditions to the ancient sites of Nineveh and Babylon, as well as his travels through regions like Armenia and Kurdistan. Layard delves into the discoveries he made during his excavations, providing insights into ancient civilizations and their connection to biblical narratives. At the start of the work, Layard addresses his return to the East after his previous excavations in Nineveh, detailing his preparations for another expedition on behalf of the British Museum. He describes the diverse members of his party as they embark on their journey, including a mix of local guides and fellow researchers. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences of travel during that time, including discussions about the landscapes, cultures, and historical context of their destinations. Layard also reflects on the importance of his discoveries in contributing to a greater understanding of ancient history and scripture, setting the stage for the detailed accounts that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Layard, Austen Henry, 1817-1894

EBook No.: 39897

Published: Jun 2, 2012

Downloads: 221

Language: English

Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel

Subject: Scientific expeditions

Subject: Nineveh (Extinct city)

Subject: Babylon (Extinct city)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.