Iran - Description and travel
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A new and more correct translation than has hitherto appeared in public of Mr. Cornelius Le Brun's travels into Moscovy, Persia, and divers parts of the East-Indies; Containing An Accurate Description of all such Articles as are most remarkable in each of those different Countries, and most worthy the Attention of the curious Reader. As also Of their Antiquities; but more particularly those relating to the famous Palace of Persepolis, commonly called Chelminar by the Persians: by a gentleman of Oxford. Adorn'd with a large number of copper-plates
Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1726 or 7.Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- E-books
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Travels into Muscovy, Persia, and part of the East-Indies Containing, an accurate description of whatever is most remarkable in those countries. And embelished with above 320 copper plates, representing the finest Prospects, and most considerable Cities in those Parts; the different Habits of the People; the singular and extraordinary Birds, Fishes, and Plants which are there to be found: As likewise the Antiquities of those Countries, and particularly the noble Ruins of the famous Palace of Persepolis, called Chelminar by the Persians. The whole being delineated on the Spot, from the respective Objects. To which is added, an account of the journey of Mr. Isbrants, Ambassador from Muscovy, through Russia and Tartary, to China; together with Remarks on the Travels of Sir John Chardin, and Mr. Kempfer, and a Letter written to the Author on that Subject. In two volumes. By M. Cornelius Le Bruyn. Translated from the original French.
Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1726 or 7.Date: MDCCXXXVII. [1737]- E-books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. In Four Volumes. ... . By Jonas Hanway, Merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- E-books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. Illustrated with Maps and Copper-Plates. The second edition, revised and corrected. In Two Volumes. ... . By Jonas Hanway, Merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- E-books
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Observations made on a tour from Bengal to Persia , in the years 1786-7. With a short account of the remains of the celebrated palace of Persepolis; and other interesting events. By William Francklin, Ensign on the Hon. Company's Bengal Establishment; Lately Returned From Persia.
Francklin, William, 1763-1839.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]