In the mid-nineteenth century, British diplomat Charles Stuart spent several years living and traveling throughout northern Persia and Turkey. This journal offers a fascinating and detailed account of his experiences, including his interactions with local people, religious customs, and observations on the region's history and culture. A must-read for anyone interested in travel writing and Middle Eastern history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.