This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: J. Murray in 1852 in 405 pages; Subjects: Nineveh (Extinct city); Iraq; Assyria; History / Ancient / General; History / Middle East / General; History / Military / Iraq War (2003-); Religion / Antiquities & Archaeology; Social Science / Archaeology; Travel / Middle East / General;