The first English account of Persia (1629), abridged and edited by W. Foster from the original 1634 edition. A colorful and accurate portrayal of Persian culture and society in the early 17th century. The Journal of Robert Stodart: Being an Account of His Experiences as a Member of Sir Dodmore Cotton's Mission in Persia in 1628-29. Published from the Unique Manuscript Preserved in the Bodleian Library by Luzac & Company, 1935 (128 pages).