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Grant, Christina Phelps

The Syrian Desert; Caravans, Travel and Exploration

1937

129.72 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1937
Place of printing
London. A. & C. Black
Author
Grant, Christina Phelps
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Asia Middle East Syria
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [24 x 16 cm]; xv, [i], 410 pp, frontis and illustrations from photos, 4 maps including 3 folding and one with route in red, graph, glossary, bibliog, index. original brown cloth, gilt spine title lettering, cover with light wear at edge, else fine and clean copy in the scarce dj (bit chipped at head of spine, price clipped but very good). A picture of this book is available upon request by email. An important study describing the desert, its inhabitants, the channels of ancient and medieval trade, early travellers, the lives of the great merchants and pilgrim caravans, early postal services over eleven centuries, up to the age of mechanical transport. "An introduction to all the classics of desert travel".