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100 1 _aBird, Isabella L.
_q(Isabella Lucy),
_d1831-1904
245 1 0 _aJourneys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) :
_bIncluding a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-11
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIran -- Description and travel
653 _aKurdistan -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38828
999 _c79667
_d79667