In the land of the lion and sun, or, modern Persia : $b Being experiences of life in Persia from 1866 to 1881

Step into the bustling streets of 19th‑century Persia through the eyes of a British medical officer who spent fifteen years among its people. He records everything from bustling bazaars and the rhythm of daily prayers to the quiet moments of tea in a caravanserai, all rendered with a storyteller’s eye for detail. The narrative captures the peculiar customs, humor, and occasional hardships of a land where the lion and sun still blaze on every flag.

Accompanying the prose are full‑page plates drawn from the author’s own photographs and local sketches, giving listeners a vivid visual sense of the architecture and landscape. The anecdotes are both informative and entertaining, showing how medicine, telegraph work, and simple human curiosity intersected with Persian life. This portrait of a country on the brink of modernity feels intimate, inviting you to hear the sounds, tastes, and personalities that defined an era few outsiders truly knew.