The Ansayrii and the Assassins

The Ansayrii and the Assassins: With Travels in the Further East in 1850 to 1851 Including a Visit to Nineveh V3 is a book written by Frederick Walpole. It is a detailed account of his travels in the Middle East during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume focusing on his visit to Nineveh.The first two volumes of the book describe Walpole's experiences in Syria and Lebanon, where he encountered the Ansayrii and the Assassins. He provides a detailed account of their customs, beliefs, and way of life. He also describes the political situation in the region and the conflicts between various groups.In the third volume, Walpole describes his visit to Nineveh, an ancient city in present-day Iraq. He provides a detailed account of the archaeological excavations that were taking place at the time and the discoveries that were made. He also describes the local culture and the challenges he faced during his visit.Overall, The Ansayrii and the Assassins: With Travels in the Further East in 1850 to 1851 Including a Visit to Nineveh V3 is a fascinating account of a traveler's experiences in the Middle East during the mid-19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the region's history, culture, and politics.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.