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Charles M. Doughty

Travels in Arabia Deserta

C.U.P

1888

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Doughty’s first edition classic work on the exploration of Arabia, which contains so much information on the topography of the area that it was used as a text book by the British army during the Arab Revolt. 

  • Sold as a set of 2 volumes.
  • Charles M. Doughty (English).
  • Cambridge: C.U.P., 1888.
  • Octavo.
  • 623, 690 pages.
  • With 8 plates (5 folding), large colored folding map in pocket and illustrations in text.
  • There are also detailed descriptions of the Bedouin tribes and their customs.
  • Bound in red half morocco.

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First Edition

Language

English

Subject

Fine bindings, Sets, Travel and Exploration, History, Natural history

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