'Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the Site of Ancient Nineveh; with Journal of a Voyage down the Tigris to Bagdad and an Account of a Visit to Shirauz and Persepolis.' [‎5] (18/450)

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CHAPTER XVIII.
Departure from Mousul—Kellek, or Raft—Roaring of the Water over a
Rapid—Ruins of Nimrod—The Larissa of Xenophon—A1 Atfiur or
Asshur—Pyramid—Cuneiform or Arrow-headed Inscriptions—Sul
phur Springs — Mouth of the Zab — Stormy Night—Ruins—Tai
Arabs—Whirlpool — Singular and perfect Ruins — The Robber's
Castle—Green Country—Wild Flowers—El Fatt'ha—Pass through
the Hamreen Hills—Arabs—Tomb of the Son of Iman Mousa—\ io-
lent Squall—A1 Hadhr—Tekreet—Prattling Barber—Imam Dour—
Eski Bagdad—Samara—Curious Tower—El Sanam or the Idol—
Fragment of a Statue—Mounds of Ruins—Kadesia—Date-trees—
Villages—Meet the Yacht—Gardens of Bagdad—Arrival at Bagdad 128
CHAPTER XIX.
Departure from Bagdad—The Diala—Tauk Kesra—Scattered Ruins—
River winding—Long Lines of Ruins—Mud Fort—Encampment of
Arabs—Ruins at Taj—Great Ruins—Building with Arches—Mounds
—Treasure found— Swarms of Musquitoes—Arab Tribeof Davar—De
feats the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Bagdad's Army—Jumbal—Remains of a supposed
Bridge—The Village of Koot A1 Amara—The Hye—Mountains in
sight — Immense expanse of Water — Camp of Ihe Beni Lam
Sheikh—Clump of Trees—Ruins—Jungle of Tamarisk—Ruins of
two ancient Towns—Dreary Morass—Arab Encampment—Boafs
loaded with Dates—Fine grove of Trees—Canal—The Hhiul—
Danger of one of our Boats—AlbuMahommed Arabs—Their Habita
tions— Wild appearance — Their Canoes—Tomb of Ezra—Albu
Mahommed Arabs—Removal of their Camp—The Women—Koorna
—The Pasitigris, or Shat ul Arab—Arrival at Bussora , . ir)9