Tott, François , 1733-1793, Tott, François,Tott, François , 1733-1793, Memoirs of Baron de Tott, Druzes, Druzes--Sacred books--Early works to 1800, History, Religion, BL1695 .R84 1786
translated from Drusean manuscripts, by M. Venture de Paradis: and from the French, by an English Gentleman at Paris. With a half-title. The "remarks... Show moretranslated from Drusean manuscripts, by M. Venture de Paradis: and from the French, by an English Gentleman at Paris. With a half-title. The "remarks" are contained in the 'Lettre', translated and published by the Robinsons in 1786 as 'Strictures and remarks on the memoirs of Baron de Tott', by Claude Charles de Peyssonnel. "Extract from an epistle entitled The Right way: translated from the Books of Hamzah, by Monsieur Venture de Paradis, secretary interpreter of Oriental languages to His Most Christian Majesty, and many years his resident among the Druses": p. [141]-224. Library copy was considered v. 3 of Memoirs of Baron de Tott, a 2 vol. set published in 1785; listed in 1793 catalogue, p. 79, No. 4312, 8°, 2 vol., as Tott's Memoirs. Binding: full calf, double lettering-piece (black for the title, red for the volume number); rolls in gold on spine. Main Heritage Shelves General BL1695 .R84 1786 Book Item-ID: i10056440 BIB-ID: 1007280 With: Strictures and remarks on the memoirs of Baron de Tott / M. de Peyssonnel. London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1786. Bound together subsequent to publication. ZNS Show less
Copper engraving, hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Title printed on tent with scene of a shepherd boy, a flock of sheep and two camels. Map... Show moreCopper engraving, hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Title printed on tent with scene of a shepherd boy, a flock of sheep and two camels. Map shows the Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea, Persian Gulf at the time of the Canaanites before the appearance of the Hebrews. "Gravee par Chamouin, rue de la Harpe, no. 35" "Pelicier scr." "Longitude du M⥲idien de Lutᥣe" Geographic coordinates converted to Greenwich. From: Malte-Brun, Conrad. Atlas complet du precis de la geographie universelle ; Paris : Dressee par M. Lapie, 1812. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01090 Print Map Item-ID: i11403202 BIB-ID: 1172663 Electronic reproduction also available from George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. Show less
1 Map.; 1. -Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites Plate 1 from the author's "Atlas universal de géographie physique, politique et historique,... Show more1 Map.; 1. -Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites Plate 1 from the author's "Atlas universal de géographie physique, politique et historique, ancienne et moderne" Small inset map: "Pays de Canaan avant l'arrivée des Israélites" Relief shown by hachures Biblical geography Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01212 Print Map Item-ID: i11404863 BIB-ID: 1172829 (Northern), Africa, Asia Show less
1 Map.; 1. -Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites Plate 1 from the author's "Atlas universal de géographie physique, politique et historique,... Show more1 Map.; 1. -Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites Plate 1 from the author's "Atlas universal de géographie physique, politique et historique, ancienne et moderne" Small inset map: "Pays de Canaan avant l'arrivée des Israélites" Relief shown by hachures Biblical geography Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01212 Print Map Item-ID: i11404863 BIB-ID: 1172829 (Northern), Africa, Asia Show less
From the "Atlas complet du précis de la géographie universelle de M. Malte-Brun" Bottom left hand corner: "Grrave par Chamouin rue de la Harpe No.... Show moreFrom the "Atlas complet du précis de la géographie universelle de M. Malte-Brun" Bottom left hand corner: "Grrave par Chamouin rue de la Harpe No. 33" Bottom right hand corner: "Ecrit par Giraldon" Prime Meridian: Paris Elaborate cartouche with tent, lion, and ostrich. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00667 Print Map Item-ID: i2450113x BIB-ID: 2621989 Show less