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100	1		_aSykes, Percy, Sir, _d1867-1945
245	1	0	_aDoor Oost-Perzië : _bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1906
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-05
508			_aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520			_a"Door Oost-Perzië" by Sir Percy Sykes is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work documents Sykes's experiences and observations during his travels through Persia (modern-day Iran), specifically detailing the landscapes, cultures, and challenges he faced along the way. The book serves as both a travelogue and a historical account, particularly focusing on areas of significance such as Astrabad and the Turkoman lands. The opening of the memoir introduces Sykes as he arrives at Astrabad after a long journey from England, traversing various terrains and climates. He describes the city and its historical significance, noting its contrast with other regions of Persia. The narrative incorporates vivid depictions of his travels, including the challenges of navigating through the unfamiliar landscapes and interacting with the local peoples, such as the Turkomans. Throughout this section, Sykes also reflects on the social and political context of the areas he visits, subtly weaving in historical references and personal anecdotes that convey the allure and complexity of 19th-century Persia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIran -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13959
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