الجغرافيا عند العرب, Geography, Arab, التاريخ الإسلامي--وصف ورحلات, Description and travel, G93 .M94 2014, 910.91767
Shams al-Din Abu ʻAbdallah Muḥammad b. Ahmad b. Abi Bakr al-Bannaʼ al-Shami al-Muqadassi is one of the most prominent representatives of Arabic... Show moreShams al-Din Abu ʻAbdallah Muḥammad b. Ahmad b. Abi Bakr al-Bannaʼ al-Shami al-Muqadassi is one of the most prominent representatives of Arabic geography in the second half of the 10th century CE. Building on the tradition of the "atlas of Islam" of which al-Istakhri and Ibn Hawqal were also representatives, al-Muqadassi was the first to systematize the subject into a proper science of geography of Islam for the benefit of both merchants and the cultivated man. Al-Muqadass's Ahsan al-taqasim fi maʻrifat al-aqalim ("the best division for the knowledge of the provinces") was the first work of its kind to be accepted as a form of literature. The treatment of each "province" (iqlim) begins with the division of its districts and towns, followed by their description. Then a general chapter of the province tends to discuss the following aspects: climate, products and specialties, waters, mines, mountains, holy places, money, taxes, weights and measures, customs, marvels, calendar, political power, factions, schools and Qurʼanic readings, and routes. by al-Muqadassi = Main Heritage Compact General G93 .M94 2014 Reference Item-ID: i22369260 BIB-ID: 1886526 In Arabic. Show less
Public relationsSyndicat d'Initiative et de tourisme de Tanger, Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Tourism, Tourism--Morocco--20th Century
Vintage travel poster issued by the tourist information office of Tangier, advertising Tangier as a tourist destination. The poster shows a view of... Show moreVintage travel poster issued by the tourist information office of Tangier, advertising Tangier as a tourist destination. The poster shows a view of the city in the background with some sailboats. In the foreground, local people selling fruits and vegetables. Title and date from item. The poster is titled, signed "J. Majorelle Marrakech 24" and inscribed "Lith. Baconnier Alger". On lower right corner "P.L.M.", the acronym of the "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0144 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219736 BIB-ID: 2802129 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria
Travel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" advertising Algeria and the province of Figuig,... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" advertising Algeria and the province of Figuig, which today is part of Morocco. The poster depicts a local woman and a donkey walking in nature. Vegetation, mountains, and a ruined tower are also pictured. Title and date from item. The poster is dated, signed and tagged "Printed in France. 1925 - Lith. Baconnier. Alger". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0147 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219827 BIB-ID: 2802138 Show less
Algérie. Commissariat général du centenaire., Centennial celebrations, etc, History
Vintage poster issued by General Commission for the Centenary of Algeria on the occasion of the celebrations of the centennial of French colonial... Show moreVintage poster issued by General Commission for the Centenary of Algeria on the occasion of the celebrations of the centennial of French colonial rule in Algeria in 1930. The poster depicts an Algerian port city, showing architecture, sailboats, and fruit sellers on the docks. In the upper part the French flag. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is signed, dated and inscribed "Commissariat Géneral du Centenaire de l'Algerie" (General Commission for the Centenary of Algeria) and "Imp. Baconnier. Alger. 1929". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0148 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219864 BIB-ID: 2802143 Show less
Foire de Meknes., Tourism, Tourism--Morocco--20th Century, Fairs, Fairs--Morocco--20th Century
Pposter advertising the Meknes Fair of 1930. The poster shows people gathering outside a village with animals for the fair. Title and date from item... Show morePposter advertising the Meknes Fair of 1930. The poster shows people gathering outside a village with animals for the fair. Title and date from item. The poster is signed. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0124 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217648 BIB-ID: 2802004 Show less
Public relationsChemins de fer algériens de l'État, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Algeria
Travel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" advertising Arris and the Aures Mountains as... Show moreTravel poster issued by the Algerian national railway company "Chemins de fer algériens de l'État" advertising Arris and the Aures Mountains as holiday destinations. The poster shows some women in a village in the mountains. Title and date from item. The poster is signed and tagged "Printed in Algeria (Nord Africa)". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0126 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217685 BIB-ID: 2802009 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Tourism, Tourism--Syria--20th Century, Tourism, Tourism--Lebanon--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--France, Temples
Vintage travel issued by the French railway company "Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée" advertising Syria and... Show moreVintage travel issued by the French railway company "Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée" advertising Syria and Lebanon as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the Temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is signed "Dabo", titled "Palmyre, Reine du Désert. Le Temple de Ba'alsamin" (Palmyre, Pearl of the Desert. The Temple of Baalshamin) and tagged "s'adresser à PARIS 156, Rue de l'Université - Au CAIRE 5, Rue El. Manackh" and "Imp. Marcel Picard 140 Faub. St-Martin. Paris". In the upper-right corner "P.L.M.", the acronym of the "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0127 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217739 BIB-ID: 2802011 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Tourism, Tourism--Syria--20th Century, Tourism, Tourism--Lebanon--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--France
Vintage travel poster issued by the French railway company "Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée" advertising Syria... Show moreVintage travel poster issued by the French railway company "Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée" advertising Syria and Lebanon as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the town of Maaloula, near Damascus. Title and date from item. The poster is signed "Dabo 1927" and tagged "Imp. Marcel Picard 140 Faub. St-Martin. Paris". In the upper-right corner "P.L.M.", the acronym of the "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0128 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217776 BIB-ID: 2802014 Show less
Poster advertising the presence and performances of Touaregs from the Algerian Sahara at the Vélodrome d'Hiver and at the Champ de Mars in Paris,... Show morePoster advertising the presence and performances of Touaregs from the Algerian Sahara at the Vélodrome d'Hiver and at the Champ de Mars in Paris, on the occasion of the Ethnography Exhibition. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is inscribed "Imp. Chaix, 20, Rue Bergere, Paris - 94-10.760 (Encres Ch Lorilleux & C.ie)". Stamped "Republique Française Seine mes 2/10 en sus cen. 20 Oudiné –Tasset " Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0138 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26218380 BIB-ID: 2802042 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Agriculture--Competitions, Agriculture--Competitions--Algeria
Vintage poster advertising the North African Agricultural Competition and the city of Boufarik in Algeria, renowned for the citrus production. The... Show moreVintage poster advertising the North African Agricultural Competition and the city of Boufarik in Algeria, renowned for the citrus production. The poster depicts a lush garden made up of orange trees, tangerines, date palms, geraniums. Title and date from item.The poster is signed and inscribed " "Lithographie Baconnier Frères Alger". On the upper parts a coat of arms with the Latin words "Ense et aratro", that is "With sword and plow", the motto of General Bugeaud, (1784-1849) who was Governor-General of Algeria. In the lower-left corner "P.L.M.", the acronym of the "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0141 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219098 BIB-ID: 2802094 Show less
