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Author Morier, James Justinian, 1780?-1849
LoC No. 04014690
Title A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the Years 1808 and 1809
In Which is Included, Some Account of the Proceedings of His Majesty's Mission, under Sir Harford Jones, Bart. K. C. to the Court of Persia
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by MWS, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople" by James Morier is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles Morier's travels as His Majesty’s Secretary of Embassy to the Court of Persia, detailing his observations and experiences from 1808 to 1809 as he journeys through these regions to reach Constantinople. This work presents a firsthand look at the cultural landscapes and political dynamics of Persia during a significant period in its history. The beginning of this narrative introduces the reader to Morier's motivations for documenting his journey, emphasizing the curiosity surrounding Persia upon his return to England. He notes the importance of his observations, particularly regarding the ruins and sculptures he encountered. The opening chapters describe Morier's departure from Bombay, the ship’s journey through the Arabian Sea, and his arrival at the Persian port of Bushire. With an emphasis on vivid descriptions of the lands and peoples he observes, Morier sets the stage for a rich depiction of the political complexities, interactions with local dignitaries, and the geographical wonders he experiences throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Middle East -- Description and travel
Subject Iran -- Description and travel
Subject Turkey -- Description and travel
Subject Armenia -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 51819
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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