From Bombay To Bushire And Bussora: Including An Account Of The Present State Of Persia And Notes On The Persian War

By William Ashton Shepherd

Book Overview

""From Bombay to Bushire and Bussora: Including an Account of the Present State of Persia and Notes on the Persian War"" is a travelogue written by William Ashton Shepherd. The book is a detailed account of his travels from Bombay, India to Bushire and Bussora in Persia (now Iran) during the early 19th century. The author describes his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscape of the region, including the Persian Gulf and the cities and towns he visited.The book also provides insights into the political situation in Persia at the time, including the ongoing Persian War, which was fought between the Persian Empire and the Russian Empire. The author provides notes on the war, including the key players and events, as well as his own observations on its impact on the local population.Overall, ""From Bombay to Bushire and Bussora"" is a fascinating account of a journey through a region that was both exotic and politically tumultuous. The author's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and politics of Persia and the Persian Gulf region during the early 19th century.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432684167
• ISBN13: 9781432684167
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"