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July 19, 1816
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Mr. Morier recounts his first meeting with the Persian Monarch, who appeared resplendent in jewels but revealed ignorance of America's location by asking if it was accessed by digging into the earth, illustrating that royalty loses reverence when viewed closely.
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PERSIAN ROYALTY.
The following anecdote will shew, that royalty should not be viewed too close, if it is to become an object of reverence. Mr. Morier, formerly the English Charge d'affaires in this country, has been since attached to a Persian Embassy by his government, and who, on his return to his native land, published a volume of his travels. He relates, with suitable pomp, that on his first introduction to the Persian Monarch, the King seemed to move in a blaze of diamonds and jewellery. He was luminous and splendid at all points. His royal majesty, who pretends to be profoundly versed in geography, inquired where that strange country called America was located? he desired to know how people gained access to that country? Whether it was by digging down into the earth, or how?
The following anecdote will shew, that royalty should not be viewed too close, if it is to become an object of reverence. Mr. Morier, formerly the English Charge d'affaires in this country, has been since attached to a Persian Embassy by his government, and who, on his return to his native land, published a volume of his travels. He relates, with suitable pomp, that on his first introduction to the Persian Monarch, the King seemed to move in a blaze of diamonds and jewellery. He was luminous and splendid at all points. His royal majesty, who pretends to be profoundly versed in geography, inquired where that strange country called America was located? he desired to know how people gained access to that country? Whether it was by digging down into the earth, or how?
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Persian Royalty
Mr Morier
Geographical Ignorance
America
Jewellery
Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Morier
Persian Monarch
Where did it happen?
Persia
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Morier
Persian Monarch
Location
Persia
Story Details
Mr. Morier describes his introduction to the Persian King, who dazzled with jewels but naively asked about America's location and access, pretending geographical knowledge.