Through Persia on a Side-Saddle

Accompanying her brother, a major in the British Army, on diplomatic missions, Ella C. Sykes became one of the first Western women to travel through Persia. This exciting memoir recounts her extraordinary journey: from her lavish accommodations in London, to the streets of Tehran, and eventually to the deserts of India. With her keen insights into the women she encounters, and a love for the natural beauty she finds herself immersed in, Sykes’ unique expedition is eloquently written and full of surprises.