Tott, François , 1733-1793, Tott, François,Tott, François , 1733-1793, Memoirs of Baron de Tott, Druzes, Druzes--Sacred books--Early works to 1800, History, Religion, BL1695 .R84 1786
translated from Drusean manuscripts, by M. Venture de Paradis: and from the French, by an English Gentleman at Paris. With a half-title. The "remarks... Show moretranslated from Drusean manuscripts, by M. Venture de Paradis: and from the French, by an English Gentleman at Paris. With a half-title. The "remarks" are contained in the 'Lettre', translated and published by the Robinsons in 1786 as 'Strictures and remarks on the memoirs of Baron de Tott', by Claude Charles de Peyssonnel. "Extract from an epistle entitled The Right way: translated from the Books of Hamzah, by Monsieur Venture de Paradis, secretary interpreter of Oriental languages to His Most Christian Majesty, and many years his resident among the Druses": p. [141]-224. Library copy was considered v. 3 of Memoirs of Baron de Tott, a 2 vol. set published in 1785; listed in 1793 catalogue, p. 79, No. 4312, 8°, 2 vol., as Tott's Memoirs. Binding: full calf, double lettering-piece (black for the title, red for the volume number); rolls in gold on spine. Main Heritage Shelves General BL1695 .R84 1786 Book Item-ID: i10056440 BIB-ID: 1007280 With: Strictures and remarks on the memoirs of Baron de Tott / M. de Peyssonnel. London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1786. Bound together subsequent to publication. ZNS Show less
Noor , 1951-, Hussein , 1935-1999, Queens, Queens--Jordan--Biography, Arab-Israeli conflict, Memoirs of Queen Noor--Queen of Jordon, Politics and government, DS154.52.N87 .A3 2003, 956.9504/4/092 B
Sharing a personal perspective on the past three decades of world history, Queen Noor talks frankly of the many challenges of her life as wife and... Show moreSharing a personal perspective on the past three decades of world history, Queen Noor talks frankly of the many challenges of her life as wife and partner to the monarch, providing both an intimate portrait of the late King Hussein and a moving account of their public role. First impressions -- Roots -- Tehran journal -- Audience with the King -- Leap of faith -- Honeymoon at Gleneagles -- Young bride in the royal household -- Pomp and circumstance -- One crisis after another -- America through new eyes -- At home and abroad -- "Women hold up half the sky" -- Parenthood -- Growing pains -- Prelude to war -- Fire in the Gulf -- Test of faith -- Day like no other -- Edge of the Abyss -- White bird -- Skies cried. Queen Noor. "Autographed copy" Includes index. Main Heritage Compact General DS154.52.N87 .A3 2003 Reference Item-ID: i22873235 BIB-ID: 1511032 Show less
