A voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives [by J.B. de La Faye] -- Appendix. Being the history, ancient and modern, of Oran and Al-Marsa ... Show moreA voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives [by J.B. de La Faye] -- Appendix. Being the history, ancient and modern, of Oran and Al-Marsa [by John Morgan?] -- Journal of the Spaniards proceedings in their late conquests of Oran and Al-Marsa. Englished from the French originals: with some useful annotations. [M. l'Abbe Boulet]. First ed. pub. in 1735 under title: A voyage to Barbary, for the redemption of captives. According to the Bodleian Library record, this is a translation by Joseph Morgan of Philémon de la Motte's 'Voyage pour la redemption des captifs aux royaumes d'Alger et de Tunis', which was first published in English in the same year as 'Voyage to Algiers and Tunis, for the redemption of captives'. However, other libraries attribute the work to Jean de La Faye. Title page in red and black. Errata appears at end of contents. Woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initial letters. "A map of the kingdoms &c. of Barbary, J. Mynde sc." facing title page; "A chart of the sea coast from Cape Cautin in Barbary to the Lizard Point in England" facing p. 3; "A plan of Oran and its neighbourhood wherein are comprised all its castles &c, E. Bowen sculpt." following p. 20 in appendix. Main Heritage Shelves General DT291 .L36 1736 Book Item-ID: i10176238 BIB-ID: 1019259 Includes bibliographical references. From the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, transferred to King's on permanent loan in 2007. UkLU-K Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General QK378 .T93 1851 Book Item-ID: i15639034 BIB-ID: 1010901 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General QK378 .T93 1851 Book Item-ID: i15639034 BIB-ID: 1010901 Show less
This book is a good deal that has been written about Morocco lately, and Mr. Harris's work is an interesting contribution to the literature of the... Show moreThis book is a good deal that has been written about Morocco lately, and Mr. Harris's work is an interesting contribution to the literature of the subject. He describes first a journey through northern Morocco, then a journey with H.B.M. Special Mission to the court of the Sultan at Morocco city, next a visit to Wazan and a ride to Shefshaouen; and in a final chapter he sums up the impressions produced upon him by the Moors and their country. PART I. : A JOURNEY THROUGH NORTHERN MOROCCO -- CHAPTER I. Tangier -- CHAPTER II. Tangier to Laraiche -- CHAPTER III. Laraiche to Mequinez -- CHAPTER IV. The City of Mequinez and the journey thence to Fez -- CHAPTER V. Fez -- CHAPTER VI. From Fez to Tangier, via Wazan --- PART II. A JOURNEY WITH H.B.M. SPECIAL MISSION TO THE COURT OF THE SULTAN AT MOROCCO CITY. CHAPTER I. The journey to Morocco -- CHAPTER II. The Sultan -- CHAPTER III. The city of Morocco -- CHAPTER IV. The Great Atlas Mountains -- CHAPTER V. The coast towns --- PART III. A VISIT TO WAZAN-MY RIDE TO SHESHOUAN. CHAPTER I.A visit to Wazan -- CHAPTER II. My ride to Sheshouan --- PART IV. ABOUT THE MOORS. CHAPTER I. About the Moors. by Walter B. Harris. Show less
by Sir Harford Jones Brydges, to which is appended, a brief history of the Wahauby. Show moreby Sir Harford Jones Brydges, to which is appended, a brief history of the Wahauby. Show less
Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) , 1888-1935, Seven pillars of wisdom, Soldiers' writings, English, Soldiers' writings, English--Illustrations--Exhibitions, In art, D568.4.L39 C38 1927, 940.4/15/0924
with prefaces by Bernard Shaw and T.E. Lawrence. On t.p.: Ernest Brown & Phillips, the Leicester Galleries, Leicester Square, London, February 5th... Show morewith prefaces by Bernard Shaw and T.E. Lawrence. On t.p.: Ernest Brown & Phillips, the Leicester Galleries, Leicester Square, London, February 5th-21st, 1927. Exhibition no. 427. References: Clements, F. T.E. Lawrence, p. 68-69. Main Heritage Shelves General D568.4.L39 C38 1927 Book Item-ID: i10070461 BIB-ID: 1008682 Show less
