Abstract: Travels in Beloochistan and Sinde; accompanied by a geographical and historical account of those countries, with a map.Publication Details: London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, 1816 Printed by A. Strahan, New-Street-Square.Notes: Printer's name from colophon.Physical Description: xxx, 423, [1] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill. (col.), 1 map ; 28 cm. (4º)Physical description: Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm
Abstract: This volume is a report by Samuel Butcher, a superintendent and clerk in the Indo-European Telegraph Department, documenting the route from Rishir, a village near Bushire, to Bunder Abbas [Bandar-e ʻAbbās]. The report describes the different cities that Butcher went through on his way to Bunder Abbas. Each description contains information on supplies, water, fuel, cultivation, grazing and camping grounds.Folio 2 of the volume contains a dedication from the author, Samuel Butcher, to George Curzon. The report was the property of Curzon.The volume contains five lithographic prints of drawings (folios 13, 16, 19, 21, and 25) and one map in a pocket at the end of the book (f 33).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates on a map with 33, these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: Military Report on South-West Persia, Including the Provinces of Khuzistan (Arabistan), Luristan, and Part of Farsby Major and Bt. Lieut-Col. Mark S. Bell, V.C., R.E.Publication Details: Simla: Government Central Branch Press, 1885. Prepared in the Intelligence Branch of the Quarter Master General's Department in India.Physical Description: 3 maps in end pockets. 41 plates.Physical description: Dimensions: 245mm x 150mm
Abstract: A Tour to Sheeraz by the Route of Kazroon amd Feerozabad with various Remarks on the Manners, Customs, Laws, Language and Literature of the Persians to which is added A History of Persia from the Death of Kureem Khan to the Subversion of the Zund Dynastyby Edward Scott Waring.Publication Details: London, printed for T Cadell and W Davies, in the Strand, by W Bulmer and Company, Cleveland Row.Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-xiii).Physical description: Dimensions: 315mm x 250mm
Abstract: Travels in Assyria, Media, and Persia, including a journey from Bagdad by Mount Zagros, to Hamadan, the ancient Ecbatana, researches in Ispahan and the ruins of Persepolis, and journey from thence by Shiraz and Shapoor to the sea-shore. Description of Bussorah, Bushire, Bahrein, Ormuz, and Muscat, narrative of an expedition against the pirates of the Persian Gulf, with illustrations of the voyage of Nearchus, and passage by the Arabian Sea to Bombay.The book is written by James Silk Buckingham and contains illustrations and a map at the beginning, entitled "General map of Persia, with the routes pursued by Mr Buckingham in his travels from Bagdad across the mountains of Zagros, through Assyria, Media & Persia, incuding the chief positions of all the ancient cities & modern towns, from the banks of the Tigris to the shores of the Persian Gulf" and signed "Sidy. Hall, sculpt."Buckingham is identified on title page as "author of Travels in Palestine and the countries east of the Jordan; Travels among the Arab tribes; and Travels in Mesopotamia; member of the Literary Societies of Bombay and Madras, and of the Asiatic Society of Bengal." Name of manufacturer from p. ii. Portrait of the author signed as follows: "Drawn and Etched by W.H. Brooke, A.R.H.A." and "Aquatinted by R. Havell Jnr." Dedication to Sir Charles Forbes on p. v. Vignette on p. 545. With publication announcement of the second edition of Buckingham's Travels in Mesopotamia on last unnumbered page.Publication Details: London : Henry Colburn, New Burlington Street, 1829. Printed by S. and R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street.Physical description: Dimensions: 283 mm x 220 mm.Pagination: xvi, 545, [1] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded).
Abstract: Some years travels into divers parts of Africa, and Asia the great. Describing more particularly the empires of Persia and Industan: interwoven with such remarkable occurrences as hapned in those parts during these later times. As also, many other rich and famous kingdoms in the oriental India, with the isles adjacent. Severally relating their religion, language, customs and habit: as also proper observations concerning them.Publication Details: London : printed by R. Everingham, for R. Scot, T. Basset, J. Wright, and R. Chiswell, 1677.Edition: In this fourth impression are added (by the author now living) as well many additions throughout the whole work, as also several sculptures, never before printed.Notes: Numerous engraved illustrations, including maps, views of cities and animals, printed within the text. Engraved plate entitled "Rvines of Persæpolis" is signed "W. Hollar fecit 1663". Misprinted page number: 711 instead of 117. Bibliography note: Includes bibliographical references and index.Physical Description: [6], 399, [21] p., [4] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill., maps ; 32 cm. (fol.)Physical description: Dimensions: 320mm x 210mm
Abstract: Outram & Havelock's Persian Campaign. By Capt. G. H. Hunt, 78th Highlanders. To Which Is Prefixed, a Summary of Persian History, an Account of Various Differences between England and Persia, and an Inquiry into the Origin of the Late War. By George Townsend, Author of "Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised"Author: Captain G H Hunt.Contributor: Sir Henry Havelock, KCB; Sir James Outram.Publication Details: London: G. Routledge & Co. Farringdon Street.Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-viii); with illustrations; octavo.Physical description: Dimensions: 183mm x 115mm
Abstract: A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the years 1808 and 1809, in which is included some account of the proceedings of his Majesty's Mission, under Sir Harford Jones, Bart., to the Court of the King of Persia. With twenty-five engravings from the designs of the author; a plate of inscriptions; and three maps.Publication Details: London : Longman, 1812.Physical Description: xvi. 438 p. ; 4º.Physical description: Dimensions: 305mm x 245mm
Abstract: A Journey from India to England, through Persia, Georgia, Russia, Poland, and Prussia, in the year 1817, by Lieut. Col. John Johnson.Publication details: Printed by A Strahan, Printers-Street, for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Paternoster-Row, London, 1818.Physical description: Leaves of plates (some colour), with illustrations (some colour).Physical description: Dimensions: 280mm x 210mm.
Abstract: Six Months in Persia. In two volumes. Vol. Iby Edward Stack.Publication Details: London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington.Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-iv).Physical description: Dimensions: 185mm x 120mm
Abstract: Six Months in Persia. In two volumes. Vol. IIby Edward Stack.Publication Details: London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington.Physical Description: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-iv).Physical description: Dimensions: 185mm x 120mm
Abstract: À Suse. Journal des fouilles 1884-1886by Mme. Jane Dieulafoy.Publication Details: Paris, Librairie Hachette et Cie, 79 Boulevard Saint-Germain.Physical description: Dimensions: 360mm x 260mm