"Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Isabella L. Bird is a thrilling account of a journey through Persia and Kurdistan in the late 1800s. The narrative explores the author’s encounters with different people, cultures and harsh, untamed lands. The author records grueling expeditions across mountains and valleys, through deserts and in times of intense heat. She shares her observations of nature, agricultural practices and the people she meets, which include nomadic tribes such as the Ilyats and Bakhtiaris. Bird’s interactions with community leaders and her personal trials paint a vivid picture of the beauty and challenges found in this remote and fascinating region.
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs
By Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) Bird
Embark on an unforgettable expedition through rugged landscapes and ancient cultures with a 19th-century traveler facing extreme conditions and unknown tribes.
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About the AuthorIsabella Lucy Bishop was an English explorer, writer, photographer and naturalist. Alongside fellow Englishwoman Fanny Jane Butler, she founded the John Bishop Memorial Hospital in Srinagar in modern-day Kashmir. She was also the first woman to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Isabella Lucy Bishop was an English explorer, writer, photographer and naturalist. Alongside fellow Englishwoman Fanny Jane Butler, she founded the John Bishop Memorial Hospital in Srinagar in modern-day Kashmir. She was also the first woman to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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