Layard Henry, "Nineveh and Babylon, a narrative of a second expedition to Assyria", London, John Murray, 1867. First abridged edition. 8vo, pp.413. Layard explored Assyria and discovered Nineveh. His discoveries had a great impact. This is the abridged edition of his monumental work, focusing on his travel accounts and not so much in the scientific details of the archaeological discoveries. Original purple cloth. Inner joint worn, bumped corners. A very clean and fine copy of a classical work.