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_aLayard, Austen Henry, _d1817-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aDiscoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-06-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's archaeological expeditions to the ancient sites of Nineveh and Babylon, as well as his travels through regions like Armenia and Kurdistan. Layard delves into the discoveries he made during his excavations, providing insights into ancient civilizations and their connection to biblical narratives. At the start of the work, Layard addresses his return to the East after his previous excavations in Nineveh, detailing his preparations for another expedition on behalf of the British Museum. He describes the diverse members of his party as they embark on their journey, including a mix of local guides and fellow researchers. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences of travel during that time, including discussions about the landscapes, cultures, and historical context of their destinations. Layard also reflects on the importance of his discoveries in contributing to a greater understanding of ancient history and scripture, setting the stage for the detailed accounts that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMiddle East -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aScientific expeditions | ||
| 653 | _aNineveh (Extinct city) | ||
| 653 | _aBabylon (Extinct city) | ||
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