Persia the Land of the Imams: A Narrative of Travel and Residence 1871 to 1885

By James Bassett

Book Overview

Persia the Land of the Imams: A Narrative of Travel and Residence 1871 to 1885 is a book written by James Bassett, which provides a detailed account of his experiences while traveling and living in Persia during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Persian culture, history, and society.Bassett's narrative begins with his arrival in Persia and his first impressions of the country, its people, and its customs. He then goes on to describe his travels throughout the country, visiting various cities and regions, and meeting with local officials, religious leaders, and ordinary citizens.Throughout the book, Bassett provides insights into the political, social, and religious structures of Persia, as well as its history and cultural traditions. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a foreigner living in Persia, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the occasional hostility of locals.Overall, Persia the Land of the Imams is a fascinating and informative account of life in Persia during the late 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Persian history, culture, and society.1887. The missionary James Bassett, traveled extensively in Europe, passed many years in Turkey and Persia, and was the first American to settle in Teheran, and the first known to have traveled as far east as the alleged tomb of Haroun-al-Raschid at Mashhad. As a pioneer of missionary work, he gained a wide acquaintance with the manners and customs of central and eastern Persia. He is the author of several books on Persia including Hymns in Persian; A Grammatical Note on the Simnuni Dialects of the Persian; Among the Turcomans; Persia the Land of the Imams.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: 1417949538
• ISBN13: 9781417949533
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"