Manuscript, "Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon", by Austen Henry Layard. , 1847-1853.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript relates to the work 'Discoveries in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon' by Austen Henry Layard, which was published in 1853. It is in the hand of a copyist, with annotations in the hand of Austen Henry Layard.
The manuscript has been edited with additions and deletions throughout. The manuscript covers the majority of the published work, including the preface, parts of the index, and a musical score entitled 'Chaunt of the Yezidi Priests', which appeared as Appendix II of the published work.
The manuscript also includes some proofs of illustrations and plates.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1853.
Creator
Language of Materials
Most of the content is in English, but some content is in Akkadian.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1507 Leaves
Arrangement
i + 1504 + ii folios. This manuscript brings together two previously separate manuscripts annotated "Part I" [MS.42355] and "Part II" [formerly MS.42356].
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0344B
Bibliography
Repository Details
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