Publisher's Synopsis
A Boswell of Baghdad, With Diversions is a book written by Edward Verrall Lucas in 1917. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that chronicle the author's experiences as a journalist in Baghdad during World War I. Lucas provides a vivid and detailed account of life in the city during this tumultuous time, including descriptions of the people, places, and events that he encounters. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his experiences in Baghdad and the second part featuring a series of diversions, including essays on literature, art, and travel. The writing is engaging and humorous, with Lucas displaying a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor. Overall, A Boswell of Baghdad, With Diversions is a fascinating and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.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.
