"Some account of Cuchuk Ali, in a letter from John Barker ... to ... the Earl of Elgin, dated ... 20th. November, 1800": pp. [531]-543. by the Hon.... Show more"Some account of Cuchuk Ali, in a letter from John Barker ... to ... the Earl of Elgin, dated ... 20th. November, 1800": pp. [531]-543. by the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby, and James Mangles. Printed for private distribution. "Some account of Cuchuk Ali, in a letter from Barker, esq.": p. [531]-543. Later published by John Murray, London, 1847. New ed. London, 1852. Main Heritage Shelves General DS48 .I73 1823 Book Item-ID: i10233234 BIB-ID: 1024959 Show less
Commerce--History, Commerce--History--Early works to 1800, Geography, Ancient, Classical geography, Commerce--History, Commerce--History, HF1003 .P47 1800
Part the first, From the sea of Suez to the coast of Zanguebar -- Part the second, From the Gulfph of Elana, in the Red Sea, to the island of Ceylon ... Show morePart the first, From the sea of Suez to the coast of Zanguebar -- Part the second, From the Gulfph of Elana, in the Red Sea, to the island of Ceylon by William Vincent, D.D. Volume 2 bears the printers' names on the verso of the half title: Strahan and Preston. A translation of Periplus maris Erythraei from the Greek, edited by William Vincent. Main Heritage Shelves General HF1003 .P47 1800 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i20237340 BIB-ID: 1023323 Author's presentation copy. StEdNL: K.87.a.14 Show less
Commerce--History, Commerce--History--Early works to 1800, Geography, Ancient, Classical geography, Commerce--History, Commerce--History, HF1003 .P47 1800
Part the first, From the sea of Suez to the coast of Zanguebar -- Part the second, From the Gulfph of Elana, in the Red Sea, to the island of Ceylon ... Show morePart the first, From the sea of Suez to the coast of Zanguebar -- Part the second, From the Gulfph of Elana, in the Red Sea, to the island of Ceylon by William Vincent, D.D. Volume 2 bears the printers' names on the verso of the half title: Strahan and Preston. A translation of Periplus maris Erythraei from the Greek, edited by William Vincent. Main Heritage Shelves General HF1003 .P47 1800 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i1021687x BIB-ID: 1023323 Author's presentation copy. StEdNL: K.87.a.14 Show less
The Egyptian Museum of Cairo is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. The museum was designed by French architect, Marcel Dourgnon... Show moreThe Egyptian Museum of Cairo is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. The museum was designed by French architect, Marcel Dourgnon and was officially opened in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Special Agent, A. Velardi, Boite Postale 1041, Cairo" and the logo of Real Photo Postcards All British. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0054 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825739 BIB-ID: 2854692 Show less
The original Cairo Railway Station was built as the terminal of the first rail link from Alexandria to Cairowas designed by British architect Edwin... Show moreThe original Cairo Railway Station was built as the terminal of the first rail link from Alexandria to Cairowas designed by British architect Edwin Patsy in 1893 in a neo-Mamluk style. The building was a clear expression of the late 19th and early 20th-century Cairene architecture when the neo-Mamluk. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Special Agent, A. Velardi, Boite Postale 1041, Cairo" and the logo of Real Photo Postcards All British. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0063 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825867 BIB-ID: 2854705 Show less
TravelAlbemarle, George Thomas , 1799-1891, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS48.5 .A43 1827
by Captain the Hon. George Keppel. Printer statement from colophon. Also published under title: Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria,... Show moreby Captain the Hon. George Keppel. Printer statement from colophon. Also published under title: Personal narrative of travels in Babylonia, Assyria, Media, and Scythia. Main Heritage Shelves General DS48.5 .A43 1827 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10162112 BIB-ID: 1017847 Show less
Title from volume title page. Main Heritage Compact General DS101 .P35 Magazine Jan 1906 Item-ID: i23749003 BIB-ID: 1017515 Online electronic version also... Show moreTitle from volume title page. Main Heritage Compact General DS101 .P35 Magazine Jan 1906 Item-ID: i23749003 BIB-ID: 1017515 Online electronic version also available via the World Wide Web. Show less
Title from volume title page. Online electronic version also available via the World Wide Web. Show moreTitle from volume title page. Online electronic version also available via the World Wide Web. 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
