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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 5: ERRATA.
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.

PLATES.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BINDER.

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I.General Map of the Countries to face the Title.
II.Cape Arubah3
III.Island of Ashtolah4
IV.Cape Posmee4
V.Cape Musseldom6
VI.View of Bushire58
VII.Map from Bushire to Teheran68
VIII.Persian on horseback smoaking70
IX.View of Shapour86
X.Rock at Shapour88
XI.Sculpture at Shapour90
XII—XIII.Sculptures at Shapour91
XIV.View of Shiraz106
XV.Sculpture at Nakshi Rustam125
XVI.Sculpture at Nakshi Rustam127
XVII.Sculpture at Nakshi Rustam128
XVIII.View of Persepolis132
XIX.Sculpture at Nakshi Radjab, near Persepolis137
XX.Sculpture at Nakshi Radjab, near Persepolis138
XXI.Tomb of Madré Suleiman145
XXII.View of Ispahan169
XXIII.View of Teheran185
XXIV.Takht-a-Cadjar226
XXV.Map from Teheran to Amasia249
XXVI.Sultaniéh257
XXVII.Bridge over the Kizzil Ozan267
XXVIII.Mount Ararat306
XXIX.Plate of Inscriptions357

ERRATA.

P. 176. Twenty-two lines from the top, for twelve, read sixteen.

P. 257. Sixteen lines from the top, for four, read five.

(Transcriber's note: These have been implemented.)