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In the land of the lion and sun, or, modern Persia

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By C. J. Wills
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A British medical officer recounts life and travel in Persia during a prolonged residence in the late 19th century, combining journey narratives, vivid scenes of Teheran, provincial towns, bazaars, court ceremonies, and festivals with portraits of everyday customs, domestic life, the harem, local medicine, tribal camps, and the telegraph service. The work blends practical travel notes, humorous and characteristic anecdotes, sketches of officials and artisans, and illustrations and a glossary, and closes with reflections on commerce and practical suggestions for improving communications and trade.

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17 Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. Memoir of Author.
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