[Medical Mission Work in Yezd]
A hospital—A friendly governor—A suspicious case—Superstition—The opium habit—A case of cataract—We return to England 164
Part II
Chapter I
The fast of Jonah—The bridge of boats—Traditions as to ancient history of Mosul—Elkos, birthplace of Nahum the prophet—Shurgât—Climate of Mosul—Cultivation and industries—Importance of Mosul 173
Chapter II
Population—Moslems—Christians—Chaldeans—Nestorians—Jacobites—Arabs—Kurds—Jews—Yezidees—Recreations—Warfare of the slingers—Hammam Ali—The recreation ground of Mosul men and women 186
Chapter III