Previous 2/450'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.' [‎287] (322/450)
323/450 Next'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.' [‎289] (324/450)
View all items
'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.' [‎288] (323/450)
Previous 2/450'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.' [‎287] (322/450)
323/450 Next'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.' [‎289] (324/450)
Skip to item: of 450
See full record
Information about this record Back to top
Open in Universal viewer
Open in Mirador IIIF viewer

'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.' [‎288] (323/450)

This item is part of
'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.'
450 images
Ref: T 12055 vol. 2

The record is made up of 1 volume (410 pages). It was created in 1836. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

Transcription

This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.

Apply page layout

288
MUSAfi«AH KHAX.
Tchubook, a wretched Arab village, with a bridge
over a little stream, which is formed by the overplus
of the Khalis and comes from Serajik. It dis
charges itself into the Diala opposite Buyuk Abu
Seyda, which is close by the Diala, being only some
yards from Tchubook. This stream is a kind of
vent for the Khalis on sudden and great rises of the
Diala. It is then opened to let out the force of
waters, which would otherwise damage the Khalis
canal and overflow the country, to the destructiou of
the cultivation. The superfluous waters of the Aze-
mia also discharge themselves into this stream at
Tchubook.
April 2nd.
We were obliged to keep a sharp look-out all
night against thieves, this place being infamous for
them. AVith the morn a fine breeze from the
north-west sprung up, which completely changed
the air, and 'we started at half past five with re
newed vigour and elasticity, directing our course
towards Musabbah Khan, which lay to the south
west of ns, and keeping the Diala, which winds
much, close on our left.
At a quarter before eight we arrived at Musabbah
Khan, where we alighted to take coffee and make
some observations with the compass. About half

About this item

Content

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.

Author: Claudius James Rich.

Contributor: Mary Rich.

Publication Details: London: James Duncan, Paternoster Row.

Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-viii); with map, plan and illustrations; octavo.

Extent and format
1 volume (410 pages)
Arrangement

This volume contains a table of contents giving chapter headings and page references. Each chapter heading is followed by a detailed breakdown of the contents of that chapter.

Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 222mm x 134mm

Written in
English in Latin script
View the complete information for this record

Use and share this item

Share this item
Cite this item in your research

'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.' [‎288] (323/450), British Library: Printed Collections, T 12055 vol. 2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023945336.0x00007c> [accessed 27 March 2025]

Link to this item

https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023945336.0x00007c

Embed this item

Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image. 

<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023945336.0x00007c">'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.' [&lrm;288] (323/450)</a>
<a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023945336.0x00007c">
	<img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100023553416.0x000001/T 12055 vol. 2_0329.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" />
</a>
IIIF details

This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100023553416.0x000001/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images

Use and reuse
Download this image
Reference
T 12055 vol. 2
Title
'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.'
Pages
front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1, 1a:1b, 2:8, 1:14, 14a:14b, 15:28, 28a:28b, 29:34, 34a:34b, 35:84, 84a:84b, 85:98, 98a:98b, 99:110, 110a:110b, 111:128, 128a:128b, 129:410, iii-r:iv-v, back-i
Author
Rich, Claudius James
Usage terms
Public Domain