Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) : Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work documents the author's extensive travels through Persia and Kurdish regions, providing rich descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples she encounters. Bird, who is both observant and engaging, shares her experiences, challenges, and observations as she traverses the wilderness and interacts with various tribal communities. The opening of the narrative sets the scene with a vividly described journey in the heat of a Persian summer, conveying the harsh environmental conditions that Bird faces, such as scorching temperatures and swarming insects. She discusses her experiences crossing valleys, traversing mountains, and encountering nomadic tribes like the Ilyats and Bakhtiaris, often sharing insights about their customs and way of life. Throughout this portion, Bird's interactions with local leaders, her reflections on the landscape, and her observations about agricultural practices provide a fascinating glimpse into the diverse cultures and geographical challenges of the region, all while underscoring the contrast between the beauty of nature and the difficulty of her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-02-11