Discovery Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon by Asten Henry Laird is an exciting book full of adventure and discovery. The author talks about his archaeological research in the ancient cities of Nineveh and Babylon, located on the territory of modern Iraq. He shares his impressions of the excavations, describes the artifacts found and tells about the history of these ancient civilizations. The book is not only a scientific work, but also a fascinating chronicle of journeys into the unknown and ancient past.