Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia: Including a Journey from Baghdad over Mount Zagros to Hamadan (the Ancient Ecbatana), Researches in Isfahan and the Ruins of Persepolis, and a Journey from There through Shiraz and Shapur to the Seashore

Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia by James Silk Buckingham details his extensive journeys through the Middle East in the early 19th century. The book covers his route from Baghdad over Mount Zagros to ancient cities like Hamadan (Ecbatana), Isfahan, and Persepolis. Buckingham provides vivid descriptions of historical sites, local cultures, and ruins, combining scholarly research with firsthand observations. His work offers valuable insights into the geography, history, and peoples of the region during a period of significant change and exploration.