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'Through Persia on a side-saddle' [‎88] (119/360)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (313 pages). It was created in 1901. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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THROUGH PERSIA ON A SIDE-SADDLE
the soldier's leave is of long duration, and he gets plenty of
time to go home, cultivate his land, if he has any, and help
in with the crops. Moreover, by virtue of being in the
army, he has a certain position, and in all towns holds the
office of money-lender and exchanger, sitting by a table
of copper money, and calling out his wares with the well-
known cry of pul-i-siah (black money). Persian soldiers
on the march are a curious sight, as each man has a minute
donkey which he loads with his bedding and food, strap
ping his rifle on somehow. These little steeds trot along
at a surprising pace, even carrying their owners at intervals,
and when halting at villages en route they are let loose to
graze in the standing crops of barley.
As a rule the soldiers are fine, well-made men, a great
contrast to their officers, who, in common with the majority
of the upper classes, are of poor physique. If such a thing
as patriotism were known in Persia they would form a
splendid army; but as it is, the officers seem merely to be
interested in getting what money they can out of their
men, often leaving them to be officered by a set oiferashes.
It was surprising to see the interest that the Persian
gentry took in our servants. If a visitor called, and
accompanied us on a ride, he would invariably drop behind
us after a while to have a talk with the grooms, and if he
stayed to a meal with us, he would ask after Hashim's
health with effusion, and always exchange a few words
with him. This kindly concern as to our domestics was
constantly shown if any of them were dismissed. The
culprit would at once betake himself to the acquaint
ance he thought we liked the best, and beseech him to
intercede for him. His request was always promptly
granted, and soon a caller would come to the Consulate

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Through Persia on a side-saddle.

With an introduction by Major-General Sir Frederic John Goldsmid, CB, KCSI.

Author: Ella C Sykes

Publication details: London, John Macqueen, 1901.

Physical description: xvi, 313 p; 8º.

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1 volume (313 pages)
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This volume contains a table of contents giving chapter headings ans page references. There is also a list of illustrations giving titles and page references.

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Dimensions: 225mm x 150mm

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English in Latin script
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