Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon by Austen Henry Layard
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"Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's archaeological expeditions to the ancient sites of Nineveh and Babylon, as well as his travels through regions like Armenia and Kurdistan. Layard delves into the discoveries he made during his excavations, providing insights into ancient civilizations and their connection to biblical narratives. At the start of
the work, Layard addresses his return to the East after his previous excavations in Nineveh, detailing his preparations for another expedition on behalf of the British Museum. He describes the diverse members of his party as they embark on their journey, including a mix of local guides and fellow researchers. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences of travel during that time, including discussions about the landscapes, cultures, and historical context of their destinations. Layard also reflects on the importance of his discoveries in contributing to a greater understanding of ancient history and scripture, setting the stage for the detailed accounts that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Layard, Austen Henry, 1817-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Scientific expeditions |
| Subject | Nineveh (Extinct city) |
| Subject | Babylon (Extinct city) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39897 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39897-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1278 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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