A Journal of Three Months' Walk in Persia in 1884 by Captain John Compton Pyne Introduction, Notes and Translation

A primary source on a journey to Persia by Captain John Compton Pyne in 1884 revealing the West's fascination with the Middle East in Victorian times. The book includes an introduction by the editors and a transcription of the manuscript with notes and the original illustrations, mainly waterco...

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Other Authors: Harris, Russell (Editor), Afsharian, Marjan (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Leiden Leiden University Press 2017
Series:Iranian Studies Series
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Summary:A primary source on a journey to Persia by Captain John Compton Pyne in 1884 revealing the West's fascination with the Middle East in Victorian times. The book includes an introduction by the editors and a transcription of the manuscript with notes and the original illustrations, mainly watercolours. An important historical document and eye-witness account pertaining to Iran, anthropology, area studies, study of 'orientalism' and colonialism, and for historians.
ISBN:9789087282622
9789400602601
9789087282820
Access:Open Access