"The Treasure of the Tigris: A Tale of Mesopotamia" by A. F. (Augustus Ferryman) Mockler-Ferryman is a historical adventure story set in Mesopotamia, following Walter Henderson, a young man who, after his military dreams are dashed, joins a Babylonian archaeological dig to find Queen Sophana's Golden Girdle; his adventure begins when he becomes his uncle's secretary and is presented an opportunity to seek an artifact in Babylon, sparking a journey filled with encounters with various people, including a scheming shipmate and a helpful consul, all amidst the backdrop of Mesopotamian history and lore.
The Treasure of the Tigris: A Tale of Mesopotamia
By A. F. (Augustus Ferryman) Mockler-Ferryman
A young man's quest for adventure leads him on a treasure hunt through ancient lands, where he faces treacherous rivals and unearths secrets buried beneath the sands of time.
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