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Narrative Of A Journey To The Site Of Babylon In 1811, Now First Published: Memoir On The Ruins (1839)

Narrative Of A Journey To The Site Of Babylon In 1811, Now First Published: Memoir On The Ruins (1839)

Rich, Claudius James

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ISBN10: 1104974991
ISBN13: 9781104974992
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Narrative of a Journey to the Site of Babylon in 1811, Now First Published: Memoir on the Ruins by Claudius James Rich is a travelogue that describes the author's journey to the ancient city of Babylon in 1811. The book was first published in 1839 and is an account of Rich's experiences during his travels through Mesopotamia, where he explored the ruins of the ancient city and documented his findings.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Rich's journey, including his arrival in Baghdad, his visits to the cities of Hillah and Babylon, and his exploration of the ancient ruins. Rich provides detailed descriptions of the ruins, including the famous Ishtar Gate and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and offers insights into the history and culture of the region.In addition to his travelogue, Rich also includes a memoir on the ruins of Babylon, which provides a more in-depth analysis of the history and significance of the ancient city. He discusses the various rulers who controlled Babylon over the centuries, including Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great, and explores the city's cultural and religious significance.Overall, Narrative of a Journey to the Site of Babylon in 1811, Now First Published: Memoir on the Ruins is a fascinating account of one man's journey to one of the most important historical sites in the world. Rich's detailed descriptions and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or travel writing.Ancient Babylon; Second Memoir On The Ruins; With Narrative Of A Journey To Persepolis.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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