by James Douglas. This book, published in 1883 by the Bombay Gazette, is a guide to the colonial history and topography of Bombay. The chapters... Show moreby James Douglas. This book, published in 1883 by the Bombay Gazette, is a guide to the colonial history and topography of Bombay. The chapters originally appeared as articles in the Bombay Gazette, where they were well received by the public. The book provides an account of the occupation of Bombay, and includes chapters about major historical events, laws, and the activities of political figures. Chronicling the history of the city from the seventeenth century, before the time of the Suez Canal, the book explains how the islands of Bombay became English territory after they were given as a dowry for Catherine of Braganza, who married Charles II in 1661. Other chapters include the impact of the achievements of Nelson, Napoleon, John Malcolm, and the Duke of Wellington. The book concludes with twelve quotations dating from different time periods concerning the appearance and setting of Bombay, and twelve quotations concerning the social and political aspects of the territory. Main Heritage Shelves General DS485.B61 D76 1883 Book Item-ID: i10037561 BIB-ID: 1005559 Show less
Charles Lallemand was a French writer who was active with his friend Ludvico Hart, an accomplished photographer. Both of them travelled to Egypt... Show moreCharles Lallemand was a French writer who was active with his friend Ludvico Hart, an accomplished photographer. Both of them travelled to Egypt and Syria, taking collodion photographs for an illustrated book. Their offices were based in Strasbourg and they had A. Varroquier as their representative in ParisThis work is from a series of photographic books they intended to publish calling it “Galerie Universelle des Peuples”. The photographically illustrated publication encompassed European countries, such as Suisse and Alsace, as well as Middle Eastern ones, in particularly Syria and Lebanon. It seems that this is the only volume that was published from the series. La Ville de Zuch -- Marchands de limonade à Beyrouth -- Pâtre du Liban avec un chevreau -- Musique arabe à Damas -- Paysans kurdes -- Marchand de limonade à Damas -- Cawas du consulat de France à Beyrouth -- Portefaix à Beyrouth -- Marchand et paysan de la région de Damas -- Cawas nègre de la Cie des Messagerie Impériale ottomanes -- Femme de Zuck -- Évêque maronite -- Jeune fille et jeune femme juive de Damas -- Femmes juives de Damas -- L'Émir Melhem, gouverneur de Schouffas et son fils -- Dame chrétienne de Damas -- Diacres grecs melchites -- Évêque grec melchite, costume dautel -- Divan de la maison du Consul anglais à Damas Title and date from item. Format of each print 10.5 x 8.3 cm. One vignette on title page, the other prints are pasted onto one side of separate sheet of paper of heavier stock that the text pages, protected by a tissue paper sheet. Each image is framed with a light brown border printed on the page itself. Half-title, title printed in red & black, contemporary cloth, title gilt on front cover, all edges gilt. The album is a limited edition, n. 22 out of 60 copies. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2015.0009 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2280030x BIB-ID: 1951294 Show less
