Travels in Arabia Deserta /
by Charles M. Doughty ; with a new preface by the author, and all original maps, plans and cuts.
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| In collection: | W. B. Yeats Library |
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Jonathan Cape and The Medici Society,
[1923]
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| Edition: | [New and cheaper edition] |
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| Notes: | Coloured map inserted in rear pocket of volume 1: A sketch map itinerarium of part of the face of North Western Arabia and Negd: travels, Novr. 1876 to Aug. 1878 in Arabia, May & June 1875 in the Peraea. (presented to R.G.S. September 1883) / by Charles Doughty. Spine title: Arabia Deserta. "First published by the Cambridge University Press 1888: new edition, type reset, 1921 ... new and cheaper edition, September 1923"--Title page verso. "Index & glossary of Arabic words": volume 2, pages [543]-690. Includes an appendix in French: volume 1, pages 620-623. With bookplate of W. B. Yeats on front pastedown of both volumes. Edition statement and publication date from title page verso. Physical description: 2 volumes : illustrations (some folded), plates, portraits, maps ; 23 cm. Citations/References: A descriptive catalog of W. B. Yeats's library, Edward O'Shea. - New York ; London : Garland, 1985, page 80. Spine title: Arabia Deserta more |
Table of Contents:
Vol. 1: The Peraea; Ammon and Moab
The mountain of Edom; Arabia Petraea
The Haj journeying in Arabia
Medáin (the "cities" of) Sâlih
Medáin Sâlih and el-ʹAlly
El-ʹAlly, el-Khreyby, Medáin
Return of the Haj
The nomad life in the desert
Life in the wandering village
The nomads in the desert; visit to Teyma
The Fukara wandering as fugitives in Anothor Dîra
Peace in the desert
Medáin revisited. Passage of the Harra
Wandering upon the Harra with the Moahîb
Nomad life upon the Harra
The Aarab forsake the Harra, and descend to their summer station in Wady Thirba
The Moahib summer camp in Wady Thirba. Visit to el-ʹAlly
The Fukara summering at el-Héjr
Teyma
The date harvest
The Jebel
Hâyil. Vol. 2: Ibn Rashîd's town
Life in Hâyil
Depart from Hâyil: Journey to Kheybar
Kheybar: "the apostle's country"
The Kheyâbara
The Medina life at Kheybar
Galla-land. Medina lore
Deliverance from Kheybar
Desert journey to Hâyil. The Nasrâny is driven from thence
The Shammar and Harb deserts in Nejd
Journey to El-Kasîm: Boreyda
Aneyza
Life in Aneyza
The Christian stranger driven from Aneyza; and recalled
Wars of Aneyza. Kahtân expelled from el-Kasîm
Set out from el-Kasîm, with the butter caravan for Mecca - Tâyif. The Sherîf, Emir of Mecca
Wady Fâtima.
Vol. 1: The Peraea; Ammon and Moab
The mountain of Edom; Arabia Petraea
The Haj journeying in Arabia
Medáin (the "cities" of) Sâlih
Medáin Sâlih and el-ʹAlly
El-ʹAlly, el-Khreyby, Medáin
Return of the Haj
The nomad life in the desert
Life in the wandering village
The nomads in the desert; visit to Teyma
The Fukara wandering as fugitives in Anothor Dîra
Peace in the desert
Medáin revisited. Passage of the Harra
Wandering upon the Harra with the Moahîb
Nomad life upon the Harra
The Aarab forsake the Harra, and descend to their summer station in Wady Thirba
The Moahib summer camp in Wady Thirba. Visit to el-ʹAlly
The Fukara summering at el-Héjr
Teyma
The date harvest
The Jebel
Hâyil. Vol. 2: Ibn Rashîd's town
Life in Hâyil
Depart from Hâyil: Journey to Kheybar
Kheybar: "the apostle's country"
The Kheyâbara
The Medina life at Kheybar
Galla-land. Medina lore
Deliverance from Kheybar
Desert journey to Hâyil. The Nasrâny is driven from thence
The Shammar and Harb deserts in Nejd
Journey to El-Kasîm: Boreyda
Aneyza
Life in Aneyza
The Christian stranger driven from Aneyza; and recalled
Wars of Aneyza. Kahtân expelled from el-Kasîm
Set out from el-Kasîm, with the butter caravan for Mecca - Tâyif. The Sherîf, Emir of Mecca
Wady Fâtima.