NIEBUHR, Carsten; HERON, Robert (translator).

Travels Through Arabia, and Other Countries in the East,

Name: Travels Through Arabia, and Other Countries in the East,
Brand: NIEBUHR, Carsten; HERON, Robert (translator).
SKU: 115577
Price: 5750.00 GBP
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performed by M. Niebuhr, now a Captain of Engineers in the Service of the King of Denmark.

Stock Code 115577

Edinburgh, printed for R. Morison and Son, 1792.

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An uncommon edition. Niebuhr joined the expedition for the exploration of Egypt, Arabia and Syria organised by Frederick V of Denmark in 1760. They made the ascent of the Nile, journeyed to Suez and Mount Sinai, went to Jeddah and from there travelled overland to Mocha. Niebuhr was the sole survivor from Mocha. He managed to reach India and returned overland via Persia, Syria, Cyprus and Constantinople. This is a description of his overland journey. His description of Arabia ends with an account of Surat.

First English language edition; 2 vols, 8vo (21.5 x 13.5 cm); 3 folding engraved maps (2 of which professionally restored) and 10 plates, discreet contemporary ownership inscriptions to titles, 1 plate with faint stain, a couple small wormholes to vol. II; full contemporary tree calf, spines expertly restored in six gilt compartments, new gilt morocco lettering pieces, a near fine set; xx, (9)-454; xiii, 439pp.

Brunet IV, 74.

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