Speke, John Hanning , 1827-1864, Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile, Description and travel
By Richard F. Burton, F. R. G. S. Pt. 2 "preprinted by permission from the 'Morning advertiser.'" Show moreBy Richard F. Burton, F. R. G. S. Pt. 2 "preprinted by permission from the 'Morning advertiser.'" Show less
Illustrated with plates and numerous wood engravings; by the late Sir William Stirling-Maxwell. Title in red and black with title vignette (portrait). ... Show moreIllustrated with plates and numerous wood engravings; by the late Sir William Stirling-Maxwell. Title in red and black with title vignette (portrait). Initials, head and tail pieces in red. Preface signed: George W. Cox. Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General D547.N7 S53 1931 Book Item-ID: i10117532 BIB-ID: 1013389 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General D547.N7 S53 1931 Book Item-ID: i10117532 BIB-ID: 1013389 Show less
كندى، جون ف.، (فيتزجيرالد)، , 1917-1963, Kennedy,John F. (Johan Fitzgerald),d1917-1963, رؤساء, تاريخ, Presidents, History, E842 A 1964
على عبدالله Main Heritage Compact General E842 .A 1964 Book Item-ID: i15935322 BIB-ID: 1511099 Show moreعلى عبدالله Main Heritage Compact General E842 .A 1964 Book Item-ID: i15935322 BIB-ID: 1511099 Show less
Philby, H. St. J. B. (Harry St. John Bridger) , 1885-1960, History, History
Sheikh Ibrahim of al-Zubayr participated in the organization of the Arab Revolt, helping Sergeant John Philby in putting together the leading tribe... Show moreSheikh Ibrahim of al-Zubayr participated in the organization of the Arab Revolt, helping Sergeant John Philby in putting together the leading tribe chiefs. In his book Heart of Arabia, Philby says that "[...] the desert alliance in this sector [i.e. Mesopotamia] was formally completed with the inclusion of Ibrahim, Shaikh of Zubayr, as the guide, philosopher and friend of all parties concerned." (Philby, John, Heart of Arabia, London, Constable, 1922, p. 238). The author also points out that "In him the British cause has a friend who has never wavered in his allegiance [...]" (Ibid., p. 239). Title and date devised by Library staff. Plate number 107. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2013.0001-0008 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21806822 BIB-ID: 2335870 Show less
Philby, H. St. J. B. (Harry St. John Bridger) , 1885-1960, History
Together with T.E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell, Sergeant John Philby was a key player in the Arab Revolt. Like Lawrence and Bell, he was first of... Show moreTogether with T.E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell, Sergeant John Philby was a key player in the Arab Revolt. Like Lawrence and Bell, he was first of all an Arabicist and an explorer, especially known for his accounts Heart of Arabia (1922) and The Empty Quarter (1932). In 1917 Philby arrived in al-Zubayr where is introduced to the Sheikh Ibrahim by Lieutenant A.H. Roberts: "[...] by nightfall I was deposited at the door of the Assistant Political Officer of Zubair, Lieutenant A. H. Roberts, with whom I proceeded at once to the Shaikh's residence, whither we had been bidden for dinner" (Philby, John, Heart of Arabia, London, Constable, 1922, p. 239). He chose to live in Arabia and became special adviser of Ibn Saūd and supported him in the negotiate with the British, during the Arab Revolt (1917-1918), and later on with the United States, once petroleum was discovered at the end of the 1930s. Title and date devised by Library staff. Plate number 109. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2013.0001-0009 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21840374 BIB-ID: 2336407 Philby, H. St. J. B. (Harry St. John Bridger), 1885-1960. Heart of Arabia. London, Constable, 1922. Show less
Clark, John (etcher.), Great Britain Army, Combined operations (Military science), History, Naval
Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10 : illustrative of the proceedings of the forces employ'd on the expedition... Show moreSixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10 : illustrative of the proceedings of the forces employ'd on the expedition sent from Bombay, under the command of Capt. Wainwright, of H.M. ship Chiffone, and Lieut. Coll. Smith of H.M. 65th Regiment against the Arabian pirates Most respectfully dedicated to Liut. Coll. L. Smith & the Officers of the H.M. 65th Regt. by their most Obedt. Humble. Servt. R. Temple / by R. Temple, H.M. 65th Regt., Bombay 1811 -- Eight Views of the Mauritius Comprising the Positions of the British Army, Commanded by the Hon. Maj. Gen. J. Abercrombie, on the 29th & 30th of Nov. & 1st of Dec. 1810, Also of the Town and harbour of Port Louis Most respectfully dedicated to Liut. Coll. L. Smith & the Officers of the H.M. 65th Regt. by their most Obedient Humble Servant. R. Temple / by R. Temple, H.M. 65th Regt., Bombay 1811 Title and date from item. The album comprises two works by Richard Temple, the "Sixteen views of places in the Persian Gulph taken in the years 1809-10" and the "Eight views of the Mauritius comprising the positions of the British Army". Letterpress description of the plates on 7 smaller pages ( 26 x 21 cm) affixed to the front pastedown. Main Heritage Display General HC.GM.02723 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23871362 BIB-ID: 2537734 Show less
Smith, John , 1580-1631, Indians of North America, Indians of North America--Virginia, Navigation, History, History, History, F229 .S59 1907, 973.2 S75g
by John Smith. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General F229 .S59 1907 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10200940 BIB-ID: 1021730 Also available in digital form... Show moreby John Smith. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General F229 .S59 1907 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10200940 BIB-ID: 1021730 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Show less
by H.P.K. Skipton. Main Heritage Shelves General ND497.H83 S55 1905 Book Item-ID: i10138663 BIB-ID: 1015502 Includes bibliographical references (p. 179... Show moreby H.P.K. Skipton. Main Heritage Shelves General ND497.H83 S55 1905 Book Item-ID: i10138663 BIB-ID: 1015502 Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-180) and index. Also issued online. Show less
