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A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the Years 1808 and 1809 / In Which is Included, Some Account of the Proceedings of His Majesty's Mission, under Sir Harford Jones, Bart. K. C. to the Court of Persia

Chapter 1: A JOURNEY THROUGH PERSIA, ARMENIA, AND ASIA MINOR, TO CONSTANTINOPLE, IN THE YEARS 1808 AND 1809;
By James Justinian Morier
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A traveler attached to a diplomatic mission recounts stages between India and Constantinople by way of Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, presenting a day-to-day journal of journeys and stops. The narrative combines practical route descriptions, distances, maps, and on-the-spot sketches and engravings with observations of local manners, political encounters, and exchanges with regional figures. Attention is given to antiquities and topography, including rock sculptures, ruins, and inscriptions, often described alongside measured routes and illustrative plates. The account emphasizes firsthand observation and provisional reporting, offering detailed material for readers interested in travel, archaeology, and regional customs.

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Title: A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the Years 1808 and 1809

Author: James Justinian Morier

Release date: April 21, 2016 [eBook #51819]
Most recently updated: October 23, 2024

Language: English

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SKETCH OF THE COUNTRIES
Situated between SHIRAZ and CONSTANTINOPLE; Shewing the ROUTE of HIS MAJESTY’S MISSION under Sir Harford Jones Bart. in 1809, from Bushire to Teheran; and of Mr. Morier from thence to Constantinople.
As also the Route of Col. Malcolm, in 1801.

A
JOURNEY
THROUGH
PERSIA,
ARMENIA, AND ASIA MINOR,
TO
CONSTANTINOPLE,
IN THE YEARS 1808 AND 1809;

IN WHICH IS INCLUDED,

SOME ACCOUNT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF HIS MAJESTY’S
MISSION, UNDER SIR HARFORD JONES, BART. K. C.

TO THE COURT OF THE KING OF PERSIA.

BY JAMES MORIER, ESQ.
HIS MAJESTY’S SECRETARY OF EMBASSY TO THE COURT OF PERSIA.

WITH TWENTY-FIVE ENGRAVINGS FROM THE DESIGNS OF THE AUTHOR;
A PLATE OF INSCRIPTIONS; AND THREE MAPS;
ONE FROM THE OBSERVATIONS OF CAPTAIN JAMES SUTHERLAND: AND
TWO DRAWN BY MR. MORIER, AND MAJOR RENNELL.

LONDON:
PRINTED FOR LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, AND BROWN, PATERNOSTER-ROW.
1812.

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