Author: NIEBUHR, CARSTEN
Title: Travels through Arabia and other countries in the East performed by M.Niebuhr [vol 1]
Description: Beirut, Librairie du Liban. 0, Facsimile Reprint. Hardcover. Book, Volume ONE ONLY of a facsimile edition of " Travels through Arabia and other countries in the East performed by M.Niebuhr [vol 1] translated into English by Robert Heron.With notes by the translator and illustrated with engravings and maps. Printed for R. Morison and Son : G. Mudie ; T. Vernor, Edinburgh, London, 1792.' Niebuhr, Carsten ( 1733-1815 )'. Carsten Neibuhr was the sole survivor of the first scientific expedition to Arabia and the compiler of its results, was born at Lüdingworth, Hanover in 1733..In 1760, he joined the expedition being sent out by Frederick V of Denmark for the scientific exploration of Egypt, Arabia and Syria.[Vol1] 434p+plates. Handsome binding, spine title gilt. DJ with illustration of Beduin by David Roberts. Fine/Near Fine - Slight Chips.

Keywords: Arabia Constantiople Egypt Suez, Mount Sinai Jidda Yemen Sana