Chapter III: Concerning the Realm of Persia

§ 1. Tabriz; absence of dew and rain; manna. 2. Conversions to
Holy Church; Ur of the Chaldees. 3. Sultania. 4. Onagri. 5. People
and productions of Persia. 6. Its extent, and uncleanly manners of
the people. 7. Springs of pitch. 8. Manna; flowing sands; general
character of those countries.