Up The Tigris To Bagdad (1870) - Paperback

Up The Tigris To Bagdad is a travelogue written by Frederick Charles Webb in 1870. The book chronicles Webb's journey up the Tigris River, from Basra to Bagdad, during his time as a British consul in the Ottoman Empire. Webb's vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscape of the region provide a fascinating insight into life in the Middle East during the mid-19th century. The book also includes historical and political commentary on the Ottoman Empire and its relations with Britain. Up The Tigris To Bagdad is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, as well as for those interested in travel writing and exploration.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.