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Libri antichi e moderni

Grant, Christina Phelps

The Syrian Desert; Caravans, Travel and Exploration

1937

129,72 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1937
Luogo di stampa
London. A. & C. Black
Autore
Grant, Christina Phelps
Edizione
First edition.
Soggetto
Travel - Asia Middle East Syria
Lingue
Inglese
Prima edizione

Descrizione

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".
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