Author

FRASER, James B[aillie].

Title

Narrative of a Journey into Khorasan, in the Years 1821 and 1822.
including some account of the countries to the north-east of Persia; with remarks upon the national character, government, and resources of that Kingdom.

Published, Date

Longmans, London1825.

Description

First edition. 4to., xv, 623, 148pp. large engraved folding map (neat archival repairs, no loss), errata slip, old stamp to title, modern dark blue half morocco gilt, marbled boards, an excellent copy.

Note

"Fraser's travel books are all informative and useful." - Ghani. Fraser, a traveller and man of letters, accompanied Dr Jukes on his mission to Persia, reaching Teheran on 29th November and afterwards, on the 27th December, set out in Persian costume with the intention of travelling through Khorasan to Bokhara.

References

Ghani p140.

Stock Number

72390