First edition. Contains chapters on the characteristics of various breeds of horses, about breeding and stud features; the plate shows different... Show moreFirst edition. Contains chapters on the characteristics of various breeds of horses, about breeding and stud features; the plate shows different types of horseshoes. Fine provenance copy from the library of Duke Max in Bavaria (1808-88), father of Empress Elizabeth.The Duke had a hippodrome installed at his Ludwigsstrasse palace, where he regularly performed as dressage rider. Immaculate, spotless copy. Publisher's advertisements: p. 341-344. Main Heritage Shelves General SF285 .S34 1829 Book Item-ID: i16220572 BIB-ID: 1463239 Show less
Islam, Description and travel, Description and travel, G370 .I263 1829
This English edition of the work of the Arab traveller usually known as Ibn Battuta (130468/9) was translated by Rev. Samuel Lee (17831852),... Show moreThis English edition of the work of the Arab traveller usually known as Ibn Battuta (130468/9) was translated by Rev. Samuel Lee (17831852), Professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge, from 'the abridged Arabic manuscript copies, preserved in the Public Library of Cambridge', and published in 1829. Lee's work sparked widespread European interest in Ibn Battuta, who had set off from his native Morocco on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1325, and kept travelling for the next twenty-four years, reaching as far east as China and as far south as Zanzibar, as well as visiting parts of Spain and the Byzantine Empire. On his return, he dictated an account of his travels; Lee translated an abridged version, but fuller versions were later discovered. There is doubt as to whether Ibn Battuta actually saw everything he described, but this account gives a fascinating world-view from the medieval period. by Samuel Lee. Main Heritage Shelves General G370 .I263 1829 Book Item-ID: i21699392 BIB-ID: 1884525 Text in English with some words in Arabic. With: Report of the Proceedings of the First General Meeting of the Subscribers to the Oriental Translation Fund, with the Prospectus, Report of the Committee, and Regulations. London : Printed by J.L. Cox, 75, Great Queen Street, 1829 Show less
by the late Commander Clapperton. To which is added, the journal of Richard Lander from Kano to the sea-coast, partly by a more eastern route. With... Show moreby the late Commander Clapperton. To which is added, the journal of Richard Lander from Kano to the sea-coast, partly by a more eastern route. With a portrait of Captain Clapperton, and a map of the route, chiefly laid down from actual observations for latitude and longitude. "A list or summary account, of the late Captain Clapperton's Arabic papers, translated by Mr. A.V. Salamé": p. [329]-340. Show less
par A. H. Brué ; publiée pour la première fois en 1822 par J. Goujon, revue et augmentée par l'éditeur... Relief shown by hachures Prime meridian: Paris ... Show morepar A. H. Brué ; publiée pour la première fois en 1822 par J. Goujon, revue et augmentée par l'éditeur... Relief shown by hachures Prime meridian: Paris Map showns the routes taken by various explorers Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01104 Print Map Item-ID: i11403470 BIB-ID: 1172690 Show less
by Bernhard Dorn. "Manuscripts in the Afghan language, and other works exclusively treating on the Afghans": v. 1, p. xi-xiii. "Other manuscripts,... Show moreby Bernhard Dorn. "Manuscripts in the Afghan language, and other works exclusively treating on the Afghans": v. 1, p. xi-xiii. "Other manuscripts, which will be cited in the annotations, and from which extracts, illustrative of such facts as occur in the Makhzen Afghani, will be given": v. 1, p. xiii-xv. Show less
'Manuscripts in the Afghan language, and other works exclusively treating on the Afghans': v.1, p. xi-xiii. 'Other manuscripts, which will be cited... Show more'Manuscripts in the Afghan language, and other works exclusively treating on the Afghans': v.1, p. xi-xiii. 'Other manuscripts, which will be cited in the annotations, and from which extracts, illustrative of such facts as occur in the Makhzen Afghani, will be given':v.1, p. xiii-xv. 'Memoirs of the Afghan saints':v.2.p.[1]-40. Imprint varies: v.2: London, Printed for the Oriental translation fund of Great-Britain and Ireland, and sold by A.J. Valpy. Show less