Missionaries, American, Missionaries, American--Arab countries--19th century, Missions, Missions--Arab countries--19th century, Description and travel, Description and travel, BV3160 .S26 1844
by the Rev. Jacob Samuel. "With an appendix." Show moreby the Rev. Jacob Samuel. "With an appendix." Show less
Relief shown pictorially. A 1662 Latin map of Arabia, a copy of an earlier map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Original copy is hand-colored... Show moreRelief shown pictorially. A 1662 Latin map of Arabia, a copy of an earlier map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Original copy is hand-colored double-page engraved map with large pictorial cartouche depecting figures, camels, and ships. One of the first maps to show internal features of the Arabian Peninsula. Mountains are depicted, oases denoted by trees, and points used to indicate pearl deposits in the Arabian Gulf. Dotted lines to show international borders. The Red Sea is denoted by three Latin names: Mare Rubrum, Mare Mecca, and Sinus Arabicus (Arabian Gulf) ; Sinus Persicus, and Mare Elcatif (al-Qatif Sea) for the Persian Gulf. LC copy imperfect: Annotated in pencil "From Bleau. Geographia quae est Cosmographia Blaviana, Amsterdam, 1662?" Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01042 Print Map Item-ID: i11402854 BIB-ID: 1172628 Show less
Voyages and travels, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS7 .D4413 1665, 915.4
Translation by George Havers of the third part of the author's Viaggi ... cioè la Tvrchia, la Persia, e l'India. Errors in paging: 34, 295, 313,... Show moreTranslation by George Havers of the third part of the author's Viaggi ... cioè la Tvrchia, la Persia, e l'India. Errors in paging: 34, 295, 313, 323 numbered 36, 294, 213, 233 respectively. Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS7 .V37 1863
translated from the original Italian edition of 1510 with a preface by John Winter Jones ; and edited with notes and an introduction by George... Show moretranslated from the original Italian edition of 1510 with a preface by John Winter Jones ; and edited with notes and an introduction by George Percy Badger ; with a map. Main Heritage Shelves General DS7 .V37 1863 Book Item-ID: i15958747 BIB-ID: 1024267 Include (p. [299]-320) Index Show less
From Monsr. D. Anville ... with additions ... Niebuhr. On verso, no."39." Monsr. D'ANVILLE, Geographer to the most christian King with addition and... Show moreFrom Monsr. D. Anville ... with additions ... Niebuhr. On verso, no."39." Monsr. D'ANVILLE, Geographer to the most christian King with addition and improvements from Mr. Niebuhr. LONDON. Published by Laurie & Whittle.. [cart. up r. h.]. Borders of Arabia Deserta & Felix. Scale: Great Arabian miles about 50 to a Degree, 250. Great Parasanges or Persian Leagues about 17 to a degree, 100. Sea Leagues 20 to a Degree, 80. British Miles about 69,1/2 to a Degree, 300. [cart low l. h. Map no: 80(hl) Show less
