An Historical And Descriptive Account Of Persia, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time: With A Detailed View Of Its Resources, Government, Population, Natural History, And The Character Of Its Inhabitants ... Including ... Afghanistan And Beloochistan
by Fraser, James B. [Baillee]; Folding Map And 13 Engravings By Jackson
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- Arroyo Seco Books (US)
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- Title
- An Historical And Descriptive Account Of Persia, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time: With A Detailed View Of Its Resources, Government, Population, Natural History, And The Character Of Its Inhabitants ... Including ... Afghanistan And Beloochistan
- Author
- Fraser, James B. [Baillee]; Folding Map And 13 Engravings By Jackson
- Format/Binding
- Quarter Morocco
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Book
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- Oliver & Boyd
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1834
- Size
- 6 5/8" Tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Rare And Unusual Books; Antiquarian Books and Leather-Bound Books;
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