The Tennessean In Persia And Kurdistan: Being Scenes And Incidents In The Life Of Samuel Audley Rhea (1869)

By Dwight Whitney Marsh

Book Overview

The Tennessean In Persia And Kurdistan: Being Scenes And Incidents In The Life Of Samuel Audley Rhea (1869) is a historical non-fiction book written by Dwight Whitney Marsh. The book tells the story of Samuel Audley Rhea, a Tennessean who traveled to Persia and Kurdistan in the mid-19th century. Marsh uses Rhea's own journals and letters to describe his experiences in the region, including his encounters with local tribes, his observations of customs and traditions, and his interactions with other travelers and officials. The book provides a detailed account of Rhea's travels, including his journey to Tehran, his exploration of the Zagros Mountains, and his interactions with the Kurdish people. The Tennessean In Persia And Kurdistan offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the region during this time period, and sheds light on the experiences of a Western traveler in a largely unknown and misunderstood part of the world.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: 1167230264
• ISBN13: 9781167230264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"