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Sketches of Persia - From the Journals of a Traveller in the East (Paperback) Loot Price: R852
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Sketches of Persia - From the Journals of a Traveller in the East (Paperback): John Malcolm

Sketches of Persia - From the Journals of a Traveller in the East (Paperback)

John Malcolm

Series: Sketches of Persia 2 Volume Set, Volume 1

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Sketches of Persia, although published anonymously in 1827, is attributed to Sir John Malcolm (1769 1833). Malcolm was a diplomat and administrator in India: arriving at the age of fourteen in 1783 to work for the East India Company, he was known during his long career as 'Boy' Malcolm. He swiftly moved into more political and diplomatic roles. He became fluent in Persian and was despatched to Persia for part of his career, though he would eventually return to India and become Governor of Bombay (1827 1830). In Volume 1 of Sketches, Malcolm starts the journey from Bombay, sailing into the Persian Gulf, arriving at Abusheher, where he stays many weeks. From there his party moves inland into the mountains, and finally reaches Shiraz and then Persepolis. Throughout his journey, Malcolm fills this work with his observations about the people he meets, and recounts Persian folk stories and fables.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Sketches of Persia 2 Volume Set, Volume 1
Release date: June 2011
First published: February 2011
Authors: John Malcolm
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-02866-0
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
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LSN: 1-108-02866-7
Barcode: 9781108028660

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