Sketches of Persia

ISBN-13: 9788027290314 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str.

John Malcolm

Opis

The book is written from the memories and observations of John Malcolm, a Scottish historian, soldier, and statesman who was working for the East India Company. During his numerous business trips, he collected a lot of materials on the geography, customs, and manners of Persian cities and territories. The book tells about the Persian Gulf, leisure time and entertainments of shaikh and aristocracy, extraordinary nature, cuisine, and achievements in chemistry.