Travels In Chaldaea: Including A Journey From Bussorah To Bagdad, Hillah, And Babylon, Performed On Foot In 1827 (1829)

By Robert Mignan

Book Overview

Travels In Chaldaea: Including A Journey From Bussorah To Bagdad, Hillah, And Babylon, Performed On Foot In 1827 (1829) is a travelogue written by Robert Mignan. The book details Mignan's journey through the region of Chaldaea, which is now modern-day Iraq. The author describes his journey from Bussorah to Bagdad, Hillah, and Babylon, all of which he traveled on foot. The book provides a detailed account of the landscape, people, and culture of the region in the early 19th century. It also includes observations on the political and social conditions of the time. The author's vivid descriptions of the ancient ruins and historical sites of Babylon and the surrounding areas are particularly notable. The book is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.With Observations On The Sites And Remains Of Babel, Seleucia, And Ctesiphon.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: 1104513056
• ISBN13: 9781104513054
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"