The Ansayrii and the Assassins : With Travels in the Further East in 1850 to 1851 Including a Visit to Nineveh Part Three (Paperback)

The book titled ""The Ansayrii and the Assassins: With Travels in the Further East in 1850 to 1851 Including a Visit to Nineveh V3"" is a travelogue written by Frederick Walpole. The book is divided into three volumes and covers the author's travels to the Middle East in the mid-19th century.In this book, Walpole describes his experiences in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, where he visited the ancient city of Nineveh. He also provides a detailed account of his encounters with the Ansayrii and the Assassins, two groups of people known for their secretive and mysterious ways.The author's observations and descriptions of the people, culture, and landscapes of the Middle East provide a fascinating insight into a region that was relatively unknown to Westerners at the time. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the customs and traditions he observed.Overall, ""The Ansayrii and the Assassins: With Travels in the Further East in 1850 to 1851 Including a Visit to Nineveh V3"" is an engaging and informative travelogue that offers readers a glimpse into a world that was vastly different from their own.1851. Part Three of Three. Walpole's account of his travels in the Mountains of the Ansayrii and places never before visited by Europeans. Contents: Preparations for the Road; Gebail; Latakia; Besnada; District of Mehalbee; Appeal to Christian Sympathies; Djisser Shogger; A Christian's feelings in the East; Destruction of Syrian Manuscripts; A Strange Adventure; Cheating in the Conscription; Jebelee; The three Letters commencing the Chapters of the Koran; Summary Punishment; Pliny's account of the Ansayrii; Pashalic of Saida; My singular Fortune in my Travels; and The Valley of Bahirra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417922354, 1417922362.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.