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The Life And Adventures Of Joseph Emin, An Armenian (1792)

The Life And Adventures Of Joseph Emin, An Armenian (1792)

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ISBN10: 1167145224
ISBN13: 9781167145223
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 646
Weight: 2.45
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Adventures of Joseph Emin, An Armenian is a memoir written by Joseph Emin in 1792. The book chronicles the life of Emin, an Armenian who was born in Persia in the mid-18th century. Emin's family was forced to flee their home due to political and religious persecution, and they eventually settled in India. As a young man, Emin joined the East India Company and traveled extensively throughout India and Persia. He became a successful merchant and was highly respected in the Armenian community. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he was captured by the Persian army and taken prisoner. Emin endured years of imprisonment and torture before finally being released. He then embarked on a series of adventures that took him across the Middle East and Europe. He met with many important figures of the time, including Catherine the Great of Russia and Napoleon Bonaparte. The Life and Adventures of Joseph Emin, An Armenian provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an Armenian merchant during the 18th century. It also sheds light on the political and religious turmoil that was taking place in the Middle East and India during that time. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on a period of history that is often overlooked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.

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