Publisher's Synopsis
""Narrative of a Journey to the Site of Babylon in 1811, Now First Published: Memoir on the Ruins"" is a historical travelogue by Claudius James Rich, an English explorer who visited the ancient city of Babylon in 1811. The book was first published in 1839 and provides a detailed account of Rich's journey, including his observations of the ruins and the surrounding landscape. In the book, Rich describes the history and significance of Babylon, as well as his own experiences exploring the site. He provides detailed descriptions of the ruins, including the famous Ishtar Gate and the Hanging Gardens, and discusses the architecture, art, and culture of the Babylonian people. Rich also includes his own drawings and maps of the site, adding to the book's historical and archaeological value. The book is an important primary source for scholars interested in the history of Babylon and the ancient Near East, as well as for anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration.Ancient Babylon; Second Memoir On The Ruins; With Narrative Of A Journey To Persepolis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
