Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-, Brangwyn, Frank, Sir, 1867-1956. illus · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane Company · leaf 258
er Karun in order to raisethe water of the river to the level of the Darian canal.The dike became destroyed and was renewed under theSassanian Shapur I, by Roman workmen sent for by Valerian, who had been captured by the Persian king in 202 A FEW WORDS ON THE ROMAN GENIUS 203 260. That Valerian had… … THE PUL-I-KAISAR AT SHUSHTER IN PERSIA. ITS LENGTH IS 560 YARDS,AND ITS ROADWAY IS ^ YARDS WIDE friable soil, was daily getting lower and finally threatenedto leave the town and the Mian-do-ab district dry by notfilling the Darian canal, engaged Roman workmen. TheGeuger canal was cut and the river…
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