02211cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500620014826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650800380042752012060046553400450167165300350171665300390175165300350179085600430182599900170186850684UtSlPG20260610134150.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aDS1 aHedin, Sven Anders,d1865-195210aMatkamuistelmia Persiasta, Mesopotamiasta ja Kaukaasiasta 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-13  aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen  a"Matkamuistelmia Persiasta, Mesopotamiasta ja Kaukaasiasta" by Sven Anders Hedin is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventures and observations during his journeys through Persia, Mesopotamia, and the Caucasus region from 1885 to 1886. Hedin provides a detailed exploration of the landscapes, cultures, and notable cities encountered along the way, reflecting both a personal narrative and a broader historical context.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey as he travels from St. Petersburg to Vladikavkas, noting the efficient railway system and vivid descriptions of the landscapes transitioning from monotonous plains to the Caucasus mountains. He shares observations about the regional populace, including details of dress, culture, and daily life as he approaches the mountainous territory. This section sets a tone of wonder and respect for the places and people he encounters and establishes Hedin's intent to capture the essence of these fascinating regions, promising readers a vivid portrayal of the rich cultures and histories waiting to be explored in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIran -- Description and travel  aCaucasus -- Description and travel  aIraq -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50684  c91522d91522