Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel (1894) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167107269)

Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel (1894) is a travelogue written by Gertrude Lowthian Bell, an English writer, archaeologist, and political officer who traveled extensively in the Middle East during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a detailed account of Bell's travels through Persia (modern-day Iran) in the late 1800s, as she explored the country's rich history, culture, and landscape.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Bell's travels. In the first chapter, she describes her journey from Baghdad to Tehran, including her encounters with local people and her observations of the landscape. Subsequent chapters focus on specific regions of Persia, such as Isfahan, Shiraz, and the Caspian Sea coast, and highlight the unique features of each area.Throughout the book, Bell provides vivid descriptions of the people she meets, the architecture she sees, and the customs and traditions of the Persian people. She also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which help to bring her descriptions to life.Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel is a fascinating and informative glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration in the Middle East. It offers a unique perspective on Persia in the late 1800s and provides valuable insights into the country's rich history and culture.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.

Author: Gertrude Lowthian Bell
ISBN-10: 1167107268
ISBN-13: 9781167107269
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d