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100 1 _aMalcolm, John,
_d1769-1833
245 1 0 _aSketches of Persia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari, 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)
520 _a"Sketches of Persia" by Sir John Malcolm is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects Malcolm's travels and observations in Persia, providing insight into the culture, politics, and society of the region during that period. As an experienced diplomat and historian, Malcolm’s narrative is likely to weave personal anecdotes with broader cultural reflections. At the start of the book, the opening draws readers into the intricate experience of a voyage from Bombay to the Persian Gulf, setting the stage with a sense of anticipation and exploration. Malcolm describes the mundane yet profound nature of sea travel, introducing various characters he encounters on the ship, particularly a sailor named Peterson, whose colorful history captures the spirit of adventure and hardship. This blend of personal stories and vivid descriptions not only establishes a connection to the people of the time but also hints at the author's keen observational skills and intent to relate a rich tapestry of life in Persia that is both entertaining and enlightening. (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/52189
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