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A Novel Drying-Ground
A Novel Drying-Ground

A Novel Drying-Ground
The dry bed of the river at Isphahan is used in summer-time as a drying-ground for curtains and printed cloths, which are manufactured in the city.


Persian Mode of Irrigation
Persian Mode of Irrigation

Persian Mode of Irrigation

The ox, who patiently walks up and down the inclined passage, draws up from the well a large skin of water, or sometimes an iron bucket, which empties itself into trenches prepared beforehand.