Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh: With Journal of a Voyage down...

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Claudius James Rich

Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh

With Journal of a Voyage down the Tigris to Bagdad and an Account of a Visit to Shirauz and...

Claudius James Rich

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English

Cambridge University Press
25 September 2014

Middle Eastern history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Classic travel writing

Series: Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh 2 Volume Set

Well versed in oriental languages and antiquities, and possessed of an 'insatiable thirst for seeing new countries', Claudius James Rich (1786/7–1821), the East India Company's resident at Baghdad, set out for Kurdistan in 1820 despite his delicate health. Before he succumbed to cholera the following year, he had visited and described many historic locations in present-day Iraq and Iran. His written account has long stood as an important early record of the region's geography, culture and archaeology. This two-volume work was edited by his widow and published, with maps and other illustrations, in 1836. Rich's Narrative of a Journey to the Site of Babylon in 1811 (1839), including his two archaeological memoirs, is also reissued in this series. Volume 1, including a biographical sketch of the author, covers the journey to and time spent in Kurdistan, closing with the author's 'sorrow at bidding adieu to its interesting people'.

By: Claudius James Rich
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781108077484
ISBN 10: 110807748X
Series: Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh 2 Volume Set
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 25 September 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Notice respecting the maps; Preface; Brief notice of the life of Mr Rich; 1. Departure from the residency; 2. Departure from Toozkhoormattee; 3. Osman Bey; 4. Conversation with the pasha; 5. Brave Russian soldier; 6. Departure from Sulimania for the mountains; 7. Entrance into Persia; 8. Leave Sinna; 9. Visit to the vali of Sinna; 10. Failure of vaccination; 11. The pasha melancholy and depressed; Appendix.