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CRICHTON, Andrew.

History of Arabia, ancient and modern containing a description of the country - an account of its inhabitants, antiquities, political condition, and early commerce- the life and religion of Mohammed - the conquests, arts, literature of the Saracens - the Caliphs of Damascus, Bagdad, Africa, and Spain - the civil government and religious ceremonies of the modern Arabs - origin and supression of The Wahabees - the institutions, character, manners, and customs of the Bedouins: and a comprehensive view of Its natural history ... With a map, and ten engravings by Jackson.


Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh 1834. Second edition, 2 volumes, small 8vo., 464; 464pp., folding map, 8 engravings, two vignettes, contemporary brown full morocco gilt extra, all edges gilt, joints rubbed, an excellent copy.

Price: £ 400
US Dollar Price: $ 610
Stock Number: 76637

Image of CRICHTON, Andrew. History of Arabia, ancient and modern containing a description of the country - an account of its inhabitants, antiquities, political condition, and early commerce- the life and religion of Mohammed - the conquests, arts, literature of the Saracens - the Caliphs of Damascus, Bagdad, Africa, and Spain - the civil government and religious ceremonies of the modern Arabs - origin and supression of The Wahabees - the institutions, character, manners, and customs of the Bedouins: and a comprehensive view of Its natural history ... With a map, and ten engravings by Jackson.

Image of CRICHTON, Andrew. History of Arabia, ancient and modern containing a description of the country - an account of its inhabitants, antiquities, political condition, and early commerce- the life and religion of Mohammed - the conquests, arts, literature of the Saracens - the Caliphs of Damascus, Bagdad, Africa, and Spain - the civil government and religious ceremonies of the modern Arabs - origin and supression of The Wahabees - the institutions, character, manners, and customs of the Bedouins: and a comprehensive view of Its natural history ... With a map, and ten engravings by Jackson.