A In Which is Included, Some Account of the Proceedings of His Majesty's Mission, under Sir Harford Jones, Bart. K. C. to the Court of Persia Morier, James Justinian 1780?-1849 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople" by James Morier is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles Morier's travels as His Majesty’s Secretary of Embassy to the Court of Persia, detailing his observations and experiences from 1808 to 1809 as he journeys through these regions to reach Constantinople. This work presents a firsthand look at the cultural landscapes and political dynamics of Persia during a significant period in its history. The beginning of this narrative introduces the reader to Morier's motivations for documenting his journey, emphasizing the curiosity surrounding Persia upon his return to England. He notes the importance of his observations, particularly regarding the ruins and sculptures he encountered. The opening chapters describe Morier's departure from Bombay, the ship’s journey through the Arabian Sea, and his arrival at the Persian port of Bushire. With an emphasis on vivid descriptions of the lands and peoples he observes, Morier sets the stage for a rich depiction of the political complexities, interactions with local dignitaries, and the geographical wonders he experiences throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-04-21 E-text prepared by MWS, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Iran -- Description and travel Turkey -- Description and travel Armenia -- Description and travel DS Original publication data not identified 04014690 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51819 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51819 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134208.0 51819