Wild Life Among The Koords (1870)

By Frederick Millingen

Book Overview

Wild Life Among The Koords is a book written by Frederick Millingen, first published in 1870. The book is a personal account of Millingen's experiences while living among the Kurdish people in the Middle East. Millingen was a physician and adventurer who spent several years in the region, learning about the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Kurdish people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Kurdish life. Millingen describes the geography of the region, the history and politics of the Kurdish people, and their customs and beliefs. He also provides detailed descriptions of the different tribes and their leaders, as well as their relationships with neighboring tribes and with the Ottoman Empire.Millingen's account is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural environment and the wildlife that he encountered during his travels. He writes about hunting expeditions, encounters with bears and wolves, and the beauty of the Kurdish landscape.Overall, Wild Life Among The Koords is a fascinating and informative account of life among the Kurdish people in the 19th century. Millingen's observations and insights provide a unique perspective on a culture that is still little understood by many in the West.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: 1165807793
• ISBN13: 9781165807796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"