Includes: A journey in the Hejâz (p.484-597) edited by John Sutherland Black and George Chrystal. Uniform with "The life of William Robertson Smith",... Show moreIncludes: A journey in the Hejâz (p.484-597) edited by John Sutherland Black and George Chrystal. Uniform with "The life of William Robertson Smith", by J. S. Black and G. W. Chrystal. The "main purpose in compiling this volume has been to provide a supplement to Professor Smith's Life". Show less
Near East Relief (Organization), Charities, Charities--Middle East, HV380.5 .G4 1929, 361 G287
by Frank A. Ross, C. Luther Fry [and] Elbridge Sibley. Maps on lining-papers. O.W. Caldwell, chairman. Show moreby Frank A. Ross, C. Luther Fry [and] Elbridge Sibley. Maps on lining-papers. O.W. Caldwell, chairman. Show less
by W.H.T. Gairdner. Main Heritage Shelves General DS38 .G25 1920 Book Item-ID: i15867535 BIB-ID: 2525786 Index. Show moreby W.H.T. Gairdner. Main Heritage Shelves General DS38 .G25 1920 Book Item-ID: i15867535 BIB-ID: 2525786 Index. Show less
Arabic poetry, Arabic poetry--Translations into English, English poetry--Translations from Arabic, PJ7796.E3 C66 1881
This book contains translations of Arabic poetry with a strong focus on early, pre-Islamic, or material from the Seventh Century. The work begins... Show moreThis book contains translations of Arabic poetry with a strong focus on early, pre-Islamic, or material from the Seventh Century. The work begins with an overview of the source material, with historical chapters on the ancient Arabs and literature under the Caliphates. Notes on the different interpretations of the poems and issues of authorship are also discussed. The collection includes a number of short poems, but also holds two significant works: "The Moallakat", which represents seven significant poems forming one consistent work, and the epic "The Romance of Antar", which comprises 32 books. Each collection, including the chapters devoted to shorter poems, is provided by a different translator, resulting in a number of different styles throughout the work. Notes are provided giving further context and explanation for the reader. Introduction -- The Moallakát / translated by Sir W. Jones --Shorter poems / translated by J.D. Carlyle -- The romance of Antar: an epitome of the first part / translated by Terrick Hamilton -- Kaʻb's Poem of the mantle / translated by J.W. Redhouse -- El-Būsīrī's Poem of the mantle / translated by J.W. Redhouse -- Appendix. Edited, with introduction and notes, by W.A. Clouston. "Edition: Small-paper, 300 copies. Large-paper, 70 copies. Show less
A pioneering Egyptologist, dedicated to careful, methodical and economical research, Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) made Near... Show moreA pioneering Egyptologist, dedicated to careful, methodical and economical research, Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) made Near Eastern archaeology a much more rigorous and scientific discipline. This 1906 publication covers Petrie's work in the Sinai Peninsula, investigating the historical and biblical significance of the region, especially as it related to the Exodus. Copiously illustrated with photographs, the book depicts the region's climate, geography and antiquities, recording the logistical and archaeological processes that characterised Petrie's approach. Notable is the material on ancient turquoise mines and a Middle Kingdom temple at Serabit el-Khadim, where inscriptions in the previously unknown Proto-Sinaitic script were discovered. Several chapters by Charles T. Currelly (1876–1957) record additional travels and observations. Petrie wrote prolifically throughout his long career, and a great many of his other publications are also reissued in this series. William Matthew Flinders Petrie. Show less
by W. Wilson Cash. Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index. Show moreby W. Wilson Cash. Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index. Show less
Life of Lucian.--Classification of Lucian's works.--The limits of satire.--Lucian's philosophy and religion.--Characteristics--Appendix: Lucian's... Show moreLife of Lucian.--Classification of Lucian's works.--The limits of satire.--Lucian's philosophy and religion.--Characteristics--Appendix: Lucian's knowledge of Latin. by Lieut.-Col. Henry W.L. Hime ... Show less
