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From Batum to Baghdad Viā Tiflis, Tabriz, and Persian Kurdistan (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Harris, Walter B.

 
9781330162118: From Batum to Baghdad Viā Tiflis, Tabriz, and Persian Kurdistan (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

From Batum to Baghdad: Via Tiflis, Tabriz, and Persian Kurdistan is a vivid travel narrative that takes you from the Caucasus to the heart of the Middle East, tracing a grand overland journey through mountains, deserts, and bustling markets. The author shares first-hand impressions, encounters with Kurdish communities, and a scholar’s eye for history and culture.

In these pages you’ll follow a late 19th-century explorer as he crosses Tangier, Gibraltar, and the Mediterranean, then works his way toward Batum and beyond. The voyage blends personal observation with practical detail, bringing to life maps, landscapes, and the daily life of people across regions rarely seen through a traveler’s lens.

What you’ll experience
- A travelogue of overland routes through Transcaucasia, Persian Kurdistan, and key stops like Tiflis and Tabriz
- Vivid scenes of Kurdish villages, markets, and personal encounters with local guides
- Illustrations and maps that complement the narrative and map the author’s route
- Reflections on travel, geography, and cultural exchanges in the late 1800s

Ideal for readers of classic travel writing, Middle Eastern history, and travelogues that blend adventure with observation. This edition offers a window into a bygone era of exploration and the people met along the way.

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