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'Journey from India, towards England, in the Year 1797; by a Route Commonly Called Over-land, through Countries Not Much Frequented, and Many of them Hitherto Unknown to Europeans, Particularly between the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris, through Curdistan, Diarbek, Armenia, and Natolia, in Asia; and through Romalia, Bulgaria, Wallachia, Transylvania, &c.in Europe. Illustrated by a Map and Other Engravings.' [‎38v] (71/330)

The record is made up of 1 volume (277 pages). It was created in 1799. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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38 A JOURNEY FROM INDIA,
The clothes provided for each perfon
were as follow :
1 Arab camellne, or riding cloak.
2 Under coats.
2 Pairs of drawers,
2 Shirts.
1 Cuniberband,
1 Turban.
1 Woollen cap; and
1 Pair of yellow flippers.
Our boats being brought up to M ar-
gill , at five o'clock we took leave of
Mr. M anesty , and embarked; two of
the boats containing the paffengers, the
other boat our additional guards: Imme
diately after embarking, we were drelled
fo as exactly to refemble the Arabs in our
appearance ; and our muftaches were now
grown pretty long,' having n,ever lhaved
fince we left I ndia,
Every attention was paid to our pcrfonal
fafety, the Sheik being always in one of
our

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Journey from India, towards England, in the Year 1797; by a Route Commonly Called Over-land, through Countries Not Much Frequented, and Many of them Hitherto Unknown to Europeans, Particularly between the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris, through Curdistan, Diarbek, Armenia, and Natolia, in Asia; and through Romalia, Bulgaria, Wallachia, Transylvania, &c.in Europe. Illustrated by a Map and Other Engravings .

Author: John Jackson, FSA.

Publication details: London: T Cadell, Junior and W Davies, Strand.

Physical Description: intial roman numeral pagination, i-xvi; octavo.

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Dimensions: 213mm x 124mm

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'Journey from India, towards England, in the Year 1797; by a Route Commonly Called Over-land, through Countries Not Much Frequented, and Many of them Hitherto Unknown to Europeans, Particularly between the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris, through Curdistan, Diarbek, Armenia, and Natolia, in Asia; and through Romalia, Bulgaria, Wallachia, Transylvania, &c.in Europe. Illustrated by a Map and Other Engravings.' [‎38v] (71/330), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, ORW.1986.a.2736, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023881432.0x000048> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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