Charles Emmerson
The Future History of the Arctic
New York: PublicAffairs pp. xvii 2 405.""The Arctic is coming of age. This engrossing book tells the story of how that is happening and how it might happen—through the stories of those who live there those who study it and those who will determine its destiny."" 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo Larger. PublicAffairs hardcover
Bookseller reference : 198615 ISBN : 1586486365 9781586486365
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Charles Evans
Kangchenjunga the Untrodden Peak
<p>Adventure & mountaineering - a brilliant achievement in terms of planning organisation and execution. Sunning & minor damage to top half inch of spine. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket.</p> Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000846
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Charles F. Wilkinson
The Eagle Bird: Mapping a New West
New York : Pantheon Books 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 203 ""A virtual manifesto that defines the ethics of place breaks down the interests and constituencies battling to define the nature of the new American West and offers imaginative long-term legal compromises to land-use dilemmas"" Pantheon Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 134615 ISBN : 0679408959 9780679408956
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Charles Fawcett Richard Burn
The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East 1672 to 1674 Volume 2
London: The Hakluyt Society pp.xxiv 317 - 675. maps references index.Series II volume XCVI 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dj. 4to. The Hakluyt Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 99040
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Charles Fawcett
The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East 1672 to 1674 Volume 3
London: The Hakluyt Society pp.xxii 678-984 maps fold-outreferences index.Series II volume XCVII 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dj. 4to. The Hakluyt Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 117350
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Charles Fawcett Richard Burn
The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East 1672 to 1674 Volume 1 & 2
London: The Hakluyt Society maps fold-outreferences index.Series II volume Volume 1/2 95-96 two volumes in one. 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dj. 4to. The Hakluyt Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 117351
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CHARLES FLOU
PROMENADE DANS BRUGES
TYP. AUG. BENARD. Non daté. In-8. Broché. A relier, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos abîmé, Non coupé. 231 pages illustrées de nombreuses gravures en noir et blanc dans le texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 910-Géographie générale. Voyages
Bookseller reference : RO30114148
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Charles G Harper
The South Devon Coast Classic Reprint
Forgotten Books 2018. Paperback. Like New. Classic Reprint Facsimile Forgotten Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 190625027 ISBN : 1330504011 9781330504017
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Charles Godfrey Leland
Legends of Florence Second Series
Successori B Seeber Undated proof copy of the second issue of the second series of Legends of Florence Collected From The People and Retold. Probably late 1890's. In green soft covers solidly bound and clean. Minor damage to the top corner of about ten pages. Italian publisher but in English. London publisher is given as David Nutt. Very unusual copy. Soft Cover. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Galley/Proof. Successori B Seeber paperback
Bookseller reference : 023383
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Charles Godfrey Leland
Legends of Florence
David Nutt "This book consists of legends or traditions referring to places and buildings in Florence such as the Cathedral and Campanile the Signoria the Bargello the different city gates ancient towers and bridges palaces crosses and fountains noted corners odd by ways and many churches." First series second issue. Author aka Hans Breitmann. Sunned covers worn and rickety spine but a clean interior apart from an owner's inscription dated 1910 which is the first year of publication of the book. Soft Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. David Nutt paperback
Bookseller reference : 003487
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Charles Gordon
The Canada Trip
Mcclelland & Stewart 1997. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. <br/><br/> Mcclelland & Stewart hardcover
Bookseller reference : 84110 ISBN : 0771033893 9780771033896
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Charles Goodrich Whiting
Walks in New England. Charles Goodrich Whiting. 1903
Whiting. Charles Goodrich: Walks in New England. 1903 The Bodley Head. 8vo. Recent full morocco with five raised bands. Recent marble endpapers. Pp301 with 24 titled tissue guarded photographs as called for. In excellent clean and bright condition. An attractive New England Travelling companion hardcover
Bookseller reference : 90859
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Charles Graves
The Riviera Revisited
London: French Railways Book condition: Fair/Good with some wear to edges corners; light marks/slight browning to cover; reading wear. 32 pages; illustrated. No date c1950s. A tight copy. Paperback. Fair. French Railways
Bookseller reference : 006888
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Charles H. Cotter
Complete Coastal Navigator
London: Hollis & Carter 1964. 320 pages 600g. Blue cloth boards with very minor sporadic foxing Near FINE in a Very Good slightly stained to rear of price-clipped d/w in clear removable wrap. Illustrated with b/w photographs and charts. . 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Near FINE/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Book. Hollis & Carter Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 21326 ISBN : 0370003152 9780370003153
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Charles H. Deetz and Oscar S. Adams
Elements of Map Projection
Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office 1945 Fifth Edition Very Good Softcover 220 pages plus 15 foldout maps 7" x 10" one short tear in cover bumped corners otherwise clean and tight copy. <br /><br /> U.S. Government Printing Office paperback
Bookseller reference : 2341
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Charles H. Barnard
Marooned: Being a Narrative of the Sufferings and Adventures of Captain Charles H. Barnard Embracing an Account of the Seizure of His Vessel at the Falkland Islands.
Syracuse University Press 1986. Trade Paperback. Very Good. <br/><br/> Syracuse University Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 98931 ISBN : 0815602030 9780815602033
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Charles Henry Robinson
Hausaland or Fifteen Hundred Miles Through the Central Soudan
London: Sampson Low Marston and Co Ltd 1900. Informative book on Hausland third edition 304 pages in overall clean condition just some light browning to edges as usual due to quality of paper used first and last couple of pages are a little more heavily browned and some foxing to first and last couple of pages many B/w photographs and illustrations plus very informative text large pull out map complete but with neat repair on blank side with inert clear tape. NO dustwrapper outer boards are a little rubbed on edges a pleasing sound copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Reprint. Boards. Good Plus/No Jacket. 7� x 5 Inches. Hardcover. Sampson Low Marston and Co Ltd Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 006092
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Charles Hobbs
Cambridge
Jarrold and Sons 1962 A succinct history of the city and the university and their buildings in a landscape format. Jacket has one or two tape repairs to small tears but interior is very good. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. Jarrold and Sons hardcover
Bookseller reference : 011509
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Charles Hobbs
Oxford
Jarrold & Sons 1963 "An introduction and a memoir of Oxford." Part of the Jarrold Tableau Series a brief guide with a lot of illustrations. Some edgewear to jacket otherwise very good throughout. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 24mo - over 5" - 5�" tall. Jarrold & Sons hardcover
Bookseller reference : 015564
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Charles Jones Editor
Explorer's Guide to the West: Volume 3: Southern Mountains
San Jose CA: H.M. Gousha Co 1972. Trade Paperback Trade Paperback. Used - Very Good. H.M. Gousha Co paperback
Bookseller reference : 5238 ISBN : 091304010X 9780913040102
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Charles Kingsley
At Last : A Christmas in the West Indies
MacMillan 1885 An account of a journey through the islands of the West Indies particularly Trinidad. Fading to blue cloth covers otherwise a clean robust copy bar an owner's signature. Cloth. Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. MacMillan hardcover
Bookseller reference : 011430
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Charles Kuralt
A Life on the Road
Putnam Adult 1990-11-08. Hardcover. Fine/Fine DJ. excellent condition Putnam Adult hardcover
Bookseller reference : 120215009 ISBN : 0399134883 9780399134883
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Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt's America
Putnam Adult 1995. Hardback. Very Good/very good. <br/><br/> Putnam Adult hardcover
Bookseller reference : 78479 ISBN : 0399140832 9780399140839
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Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt's America
Anchor 1996-09-01. Paperback. Fine. excellent condition Anchor paperback
Bookseller reference : 100424011 ISBN : 0385485107 9780385485104
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Charles Kuralt
Dateline America
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1979. Hardcover Hardcover. Used - Good. hinges cracked else clean bright & tight Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3754 ISBN : 0151239576 9780151239573
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Charles Kuralt
Dateline America
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1979. First Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Used - Very Good/Good. lightly rubbed else clean & tight - dj price clipped minor edge wear lightly rubbed - Buy with confidence from 'Your neighborhood book store. online tm First Edition Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14745 ISBN : 0151239576 9780151239573
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Charles Kuralt
On the Road with Charles Kuralt
Fawcett 1986-08-12. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. spine creases minor wear Fawcett paperback
Bookseller reference : 091011005 ISBN : 0449130673 9780449130674
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Charles Kuralt
On the Road with Charles Kuralt
G.P. Putnam's Sons New York 1985. 15th printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photos. Size: Octavo standard book size. 316 pp. Text is free of previous owner's markings. Binding is tight spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. General shelf wear to dust jacket with small chips and tears along the edges. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges intact but has some dirt marks. Light general shelf wear to covers. Illustrator: photos. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; United States; 1980s; #49474; Travel & Places. ISBN: 039913087X. ISBN/EAN: 9780399130878. Library of Congress No: 85-6330. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: AC014242I. . 9780399130878 G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
Bookseller reference : AC014242I ISBN : 039913087X 9780399130878
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Charles L Freeston
France for the Motorist
Cassell 1927 Published in association with the AA this is a region by region summary of the motoring opportunities in France divided into 184 itineraries that is drives around a particular area. " With 16 half tone plates a 16 page atlas in colour and 6 plans of touring areas". Unmarked but for "For Review" stamp on title page. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Advanced Reading Copy ARC. Cassell hardcover
Bookseller reference : 004215
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Charles L Cadieux
Great Rv Trips: A Guide to the Best Rv Trips in the United States Canada and Mexico
Fulcrum Pub 1994. Paperback. Very Good. <br/><br/> Fulcrum Pub paperback
Bookseller reference : 66938 ISBN : 1555911471 9781555911478
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Charles Lewis
Norfolk in Europe
Norfolk Museums Service 1980 "Based on the text for the Exhibition Norfolk In Europe" English language version. 40pp brochure with many illustrations. Crease to rear cover otherwise a good solid copy. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Norfolk Museums Service paperback
Bookseller reference : 023063
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Charles M. III Robinson
Frontier Forts of Texas
Houston TX: Lone Star Books 1986. Acceptable in illus wraps. Corner wear w creases; rubbing w slender creases along extremities. Spine sunned; chafing esp along spine. Interior clean unmarked tight. "FRONTIER FORTS OF TEXAS is for the casual tourist the reader who likes adventuresome tales of actual events and the history buff who likes to stand in the midst of ruins and imagine life as it was when the buildings were new and those who built them lived worked and died in their shadows."--cover copy. Edition Unstated. Soft Cover. Acceptable/No Jacket. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. Used. Lone Star Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : 011392 ISBN : 0884155978 9780884155973
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Charles M. Taylor Jr.
Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera
Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs 1900. Red Cloth Hardcover has gilt lettering w/black & gilt deco cover and spine gilt top pg. edge 358 rough cut pgs tinted photos color frontis drawing. Clean Copy with the slightest rub to cloth on edges small water stain back cover. Pages are Clean. Contents include: Lights and Shadows of London Life The Ancient Town of Monnikendam Old Customs and Quaint Pictures Paris the Gay City etc. Size: 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Author. George W. Jacobs Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007788
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Charles M. Doughty
Travels in Arabia Deserta. The text as Abridged and Arranged By Edward Garnett with a Prefatory Note By Mr Garnett a General Introduction By T.E. Lawrence Illustrations By Edy Legrand
New York.: The Heritage Press. 1953. Hardcover 1953 edition. Covers and text in very good condition. Stamp to title page. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. . Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. The Heritage Press. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 017220
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Charles Masson auteur de recits de voyages
Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan Afghanistan the Panjab and KalA¢t During a Residence in Those Countries To which is Added an Account of the Insurrection at KalA¢t and a Memoir on Eastern Balochistan 1844 Leather Bound
2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1844. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English Pages 490. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover
Bookseller reference : LB1111006588250
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Charles Masson auteur de recits de voyages
Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan Afghanistan the Panjab and KalA�t During a Residence in Those Countries To which is Added an Account of the Insurrection at KalA�t and a Memoir on Eastern Balochistan 1844 Hardcover
2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - English Pages 490. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1844. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1111006588250
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Charles Mayer
TRAPPING WILD ANIMALS IN MALAY JUNGLES
Garden City: Garden City Publishing Co. 1921. Hardcover. Very Good. 6 x 8 in. Orange cloth boards with black titles. Condition is VERY GOOD ; corners and spine ends bumped with light wear covers a bit spotted with a third darker at front. BInding tight and text unmarked. Travel. Stax. Garden City Publishing Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 16961
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Charles Magué
Au souffle des ailes. populaire
1931 petit in-8 broché - 1931- 224p - Editions Jules Tallandier (section bleue) - coll. Grandes Aventures / Voyages excentriques
Bookseller reference : 32782
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Charles Marie de La Condamine, de l'Academie des Sciences (1701-1774), Explorateur, astronome et encyclopédiste.
Relation abrégée d'un voyage fait dans l'intérieur de l'Amérique méridionale: depuis la côte de la Mer du sud, jusqu'aux côtes du Brésil & de la Guyane, en descendant la rivière des Amazones, lue a l'assemblee publique de l'Academie des sciences, le 28. avril 1745 . Par M. de La Condamine, de la meme Academie. Avec une carte du Maragnon, ou de la riviere des Amazones, levée par le même - Augmentée de la lettre à Madame *** sur l'émeute populaire de Cuença ou Pérou,le 29 d'août 1739 contre les Académiciens des Sciences , envoyés pour la mesure de la terre et des Pièces justificatives pour servir de preuve à la pluspart des faits allégués dans la lettre précédente, les dites pièces extraites du procès criminel de la mort du Sieur Jean Seniergues, suivi en l'Audience Royale, ou Parlement de Quito.
1745 A PARIS, Chez la Vve Pissot - 1745 - EDITION ORIGINALE - In-8 - Reliure plein veau brun frottée, manque coiffe de tête, 1 mors fragilisé - Dos à nerfs à caissons fleuronneés - Pièce de titre en maroquin, titre doré - Complet de la carte dépliante du Maragon ou de la Grande rivière des Amazonnes et d'une gravure dépliante d'une course de taureaux dans la ville de Cuenca au Pérou -XVI-216 - 4 ff & 108 pages - Ex-libris armorié Louise-Hélène de La Condamine Destouilly, Mention manuscrite livre fait par Mr de la Condamine et envoyé à Mde Destouilly, sa soeur en 1746 - traces de mouillures sèches - Rare - RéF. 47647
Bookseller reference : 47617
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Charles Martins
Du Spitzberg au Sahara ; etapes d'un naturaliste au Spitzberg, en Laponie, en Ecosse, en Suisse, en France, en Italie, en Orient, en Egypte et en Algerie
Paris, Bailliere, 1886. Format 14x22 cm, cartonnage editeur, toutes tranches dorees, couverture papier conservee, 618 pages. Deux petites taches sur le premier plat, coins legerement use, interieur tres bon.Bon etat.
Bookseller reference : 967
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 3 Vols. Set [Hardcover] Volume 3 Vols. Set
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Arrival at Baliawalpur; Start for Ahmodpur.', Physicians of Allahabad and their remedies; The Bakhshi opposes an interview with the Khan; Interview with the Bakhshi and offer of military service, Present of money, — Permission to depart, Boundaries. — Extent. Distinctions of soil, &c. domoestic animals, &e. — Towns. Baliawalpur. —Barra Ahmedpur, Sftdal Khan. — Bahawal Khan, Departure from Ahmedpur; Dera Ismael Khan; Country around Dera; Ismael Khan; The Nawab Shir Mahomed Khan. Interview with the nawab, Kaisa Ghar. — Departure from Dera Ismael Khan, Interview with Alladad Khan; Departure from Tak. Depart for Kundi; Departure for Darrahand; Town of Darraband. — Departure for Tak; Regain Tak. Leave Tat. Hills of Marwat, Political relations of Marwat; Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Ahmed Kozah. Pir Mahomed Khan., Army marches. Residence at Peshawer; Saiyad Ahmed Shah.— His operations.— His presumption.; Saiyad Ahmed Shah expelled. Departure from Peshawer; Diseases and remedies; — Entertainment Khan Bahadar Khan, Shah Rasul Shah, — Inundation of Ranjit Singh’s camp. Kazar Noh; Ambhar Khana; Batti Kot; Mahomed Zoman Khan; Their profession; Leave Jalalabad. Mulla Najib’s account. — His sources of information; View from Koh Karinj; The Pashai. — The Lughmani. — The Kohistani; The Peranchchs; The Yeghanis; War and peace; Deputation to Amir Mahomed Khan.Balia Hissar. Baber’s Tomb. — Killa Kazi. , Arrival at Ghazni; Introduction to' Dost Mahomed Khan. Kabal given to Sultan Mahomed Khan, Amir Mahomed Khan. — Revenue. — Character of Amir Mahomed; His political severity. Violence of the Ghiljis; Lohani party; Reception by Baktiaris; Tamak river; Sadu Zai Khan; Arrival at Kandahar. Interview of Fur Dil Khan., Mahomed Sidik Khan, Tomb of Ahmed Shah; Extent of authority. — Balochistan. Signs of tbe Kafila; Exposure of my money; Tents of Robat; Abdulah Khan. Khadar Khan’s agitation. Good treatment. Civility of a Brahiman; Baloch soldiers. Departure from Bagh; Boldness of robbers; Importance of Shikarpur to the Duranis. Division of country; Sindi woman., Administration of country. Fazilpur Gharri. Mistaken for a Pir Zada. Beautiful river-scenery; Arrival at Lahore. Lahore, Liberality of M. Allard; Project of- Aurangzib; Probability of disputed succession. Decline to see the Maharaja. Night march, Fati Mahomed Ghori About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264495 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1509 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 3 Vols. Set
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Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 1st [Hardcover] Volume 1st
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Arrival at Baliawalpur; Start for Ahmodpur.', Physicians of Allahabad and their remedies; The Bakhshi opposes an interview with the Khan; Interview with the Bakhshi and offer of military service, Present of money, — Permission to depart, Boundaries. — Extent. Distinctions of soil, &c. domoestic animals, &e. — Towns. Baliawalpur. —Barra Ahmedpur, Sftdal Khan. — Bahawal Khan, Departure from Ahmedpur; Dera Ismael Khan; Country around Dera; Ismael Khan; The Nawab Shir Mahomed Khan. Interview with the nawab, Kaisa Ghar. — Departure from Dera Ismael Khan, Interview with Alladad Khan; Departure from Tak. Depart for Kundi; Departure for Darrahand; Town of Darraband. — Departure for Tak; Regain Tak. Leave Tat. Hills of Marwat, Political relations of Marwat; Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Ahmed Kozah. Pir Mahomed Khan., Army marches. Residence at Peshawer; Saiyad Ahmed Shah.— His operations.— His presumption.; Saiyad Ahmed Shah expelled. Departure from Peshawer; Diseases and remedies; — Entertainment Khan Bahadar Khan, Shah Rasul Shah, — Inundation of Ranjit Singh’s camp. Kazar Noh; Ambhar Khana; Batti Kot; Mahomed Zoman Khan; Their profession; Leave Jalalabad. Mulla Najib’s account. — His sources of information; View from Koh Karinj; The Pashai. — The Lughmani. — The Kohistani; The Peranchchs; The Yeghanis; War and peace; Deputation to Amir Mahomed Khan.Balia Hissar. Baber’s Tomb. — Killa Kazi. , Arrival at Ghazni; Introduction to' Dost Mahomed Khan. Kabal given to Sultan Mahomed Khan, Amir Mahomed Khan. — Revenue. — Character of Amir Mahomed; His political severity. Violence of the Ghiljis; Lohani party; Reception by Baktiaris; Tamak river; Sadu Zai Khan; Arrival at Kandahar. Interview of Fur Dil Khan., Mahomed Sidik Khan, Tomb of Ahmed Shah; Extent of authority. — Balochistan. Signs of tbe Kafila; Exposure of my money; Tents of Robat; Abdulah Khan. Khadar Khan’s agitation. Good treatment. Civility of a Brahiman; Baloch soldiers. Departure from Bagh; Boldness of robbers; Importance of Shikarpur to the Duranis. Division of country; Sindi woman., Administration of country. Fazilpur Gharri. Mistaken for a Pir Zada. Beautiful river-scenery; Arrival at Lahore. Lahore, Liberality of M. Allard; Project of- Aurangzib; Probability of disputed succession. Decline to see the Maharaja. Night march, Fati Mahomed Ghori About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264488 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 507 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 1st
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 2nd [Hardcover] Volume 2nd
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Major David Wilson; Sir John Campbell; Ormara friends; Kalat merchants. Kalikdad. Usman di Got; Population of Wad; Plain of Wad Sheher Kuki; Faiz Ahmed. Departure from Kalat; Dhai Bibu’s garden. Shadi Khtoan. His' wounded relative. Koh Dohji; Separation of party. Departure from Khanak; Arrival at Kalat; Khodadad calls in the Sikhs; They occupy Harand and Dajil. Departure from Kalat. — Takht Badshah; Arrival of Kalikdad. Absence of Wali Mahomed. Panic of Hindus; Jamali tribe; Baloch family. — Opium-pills. — Hab river. Residence at Sunmiani. — Departure; Arrival of Baloches; Atchak Zai travellers; Arrange to leave Kandahar. Leave Kandahar; Quarters in Balla Hissar. European visitors; Chukri, — Cherries. — Mulberries; Anecdote of Fati Khan. Charge of blasphemy, — Punishment. Situation of Kabal; Masjit Padshah; Famines., Bagh Shah Zeman. Introduction to Haji Khan., Mahomed Ali Beg., Earthquake. — Religious strife. Haji Khan’s departure for Bisut. Despatch of troops against Seghan. Departure from Kabal. Message from. Shah Abbas Khan. Dependents on Haji Khan. Termination of the majlis. Hindustan Haji. Vakfl Shaffi. Missions from Mahomed Ali Beg. Arrivals from Seghan, — Mahomed Hassan. — Mulla Shahabadin’s treaty. — Dismissal of Seghanchis. Colonel Tod’s observations on Bamian. Idols and caves. Antiquity of Kaian dynasty.March from Bamian. Mahomed Ali Beg’s sons. Search for plunder. — Hazara captives. Arrival at Bamian. Mir Yezdanbaksh. Mahomed Morad Beg. Departure from Bamian.Castle of Saiyad Shah Abbas. Proposal of the Hazaras. — Surrender of Karzar. Arrival at Kalu. River Helmand. Progress to Kabul. About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264471 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 486 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 2nd
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 3rd [Hardcover] Volume 3rd
About The Book :: This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Saiyad Keramat Ali. Lieutenant Conolly. Captain Wade. Water-fowl. Dost Mahomed Khan's celebrity. Sirafraz Khan. Mdhomed Azem Khan pacified. Slangliter of Koh Daman chiefs. Dost Mahomed Khan’s gallantry. — Fati Khan’s military talent. Escapes to Andali. Kamran’s march to Kabal. Recovers Kashmir. Prince Jebanghir. Dost Mahomed Khan's discontent. Shah Mahmud. Ranjit Singh occupies Peshawer. Mahomed Azem Khan. Fur Dil Khan’s interview with Ayub Shah. Investment of Balia Hissar. The Kandahar sirdar’s march to the aid of Habib Ulah Khan. Besieged by Dost Mahomed Khan. Arrival of mission from Kunduz.Return of Haji Khan. Hospitality of Mir Mahomed Morad Beg.Movements of Mir Mahomed Morad Beg. Killa Kohchian. — Nazir Mir Ali Khan. Sekandar Shah.Dost Mahomed Khan. Plain of Begram. Killa Musa Khan. Collections of coins. Site of Begram.— Hill ranges. Canal Mahighir. Begram of Peshawer. Caves.— Ziarat. His antiquarian operations. Departure for Jelalabad. Pali conquests. Names of localities.Dost Mahomed Khan’s designs. Sultan Mahomed Khan’s visit to Jalalabad. Plunder of town. — Arrival of Nawab Jabar Khan. Arrival at Peshawer. Jocularity of Hari Singh. Departure from Peshawer. Good fortune. Night march. Mirza Aga Jan. Arrival of ex-sirdars of Pesawer. Death of Amir Mahomed Khan. The Shah's reception. Dost Mahomed Khan’s promise. Start on a tour to Khonar. Departure ' for Kabal. — Terikki. — Arrival at Kabal. Dost Mahomed Khiin’s intention to assume royalty. Mahomed Koli Khan. His assault on Ranjit Singh.— Delicate duties. — Evils of Saiyad Keramat Ali’s conduct.Attempt to assassinate the Amir. Commencement of communications with Persia. Search for Sultan Mahomed Khan. Disposal of the army. Mirza Sami Khan’s wrath. Haji Khan’s conversations. Letter from Captain Wade. — Arrival of Rashid. Haji Khan’s recommendation. Haji Ibrahim. — Hussen Ali. —Ivan Vektavich Abdul Saimad’s projects. Aggressions of Hari Singh. Attack by Hari Singh. Feat of Mahomed Akhar Khan. Reception of Maomed Akbar Khan at Kabal. His pursuit of Dost Mahomed Khan. His final disposal. Zerin Khan’s remark. — Motives of displeasure. The Amir’s exultation. Intercourse between Kabal and India. — Letters to Lord Auckland. Persian Envoy. — Russian letters. Mahomed Hussen’s arrival at Kabal. Favourable dispositions of Ranjit Singh. — Night interview with the amir. Captain Burnes’ notion of his mission. Remarks on commercial missions. His arrival in Kabal. Captain Burnes’ conversations. — His humility. — Visit of Mirza Sami Khan. — Resolutions of the amir and his advisers. Unnecessary alarms of Persia. Opinions at Kabal. Assault on my house. Parting interview with Mirza Sami Khan. His return to Kandahar. — Abu Khan. — Haji Hussen All Khan, the Persian ambassador. Progress to Peshawer, — Captain Burnes summoned to Lahore. — Letter of Captain Burnes.Captain Bumes’ insincerity. About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264464 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 516 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 3rd
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 3 Vols. Set Volume 3 Vols. Set
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Arrival at Baliawalpur; Start for Ahmodpur.', Physicians of Allahabad and their remedies; The Bakhshi opposes an interview with the Khan; Interview with the Bakhshi and offer of military service, Present of money, — Permission to depart, Boundaries. — Extent. Distinctions of soil, &c. domoestic animals, &e. — Towns. Baliawalpur. —Barra Ahmedpur, Sftdal Khan. — Bahawal Khan, Departure from Ahmedpur; Dera Ismael Khan; Country around Dera; Ismael Khan; The Nawab Shir Mahomed Khan. Interview with the nawab, Kaisa Ghar. — Departure from Dera Ismael Khan, Interview with Alladad Khan; Departure from Tak. Depart for Kundi; Departure for Darrahand; Town of Darraband. — Departure for Tak; Regain Tak. Leave Tat. Hills of Marwat, Political relations of Marwat; Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Ahmed Kozah. Pir Mahomed Khan., Army marches. Residence at Peshawer; Saiyad Ahmed Shah.— His operations.— His presumption.; Saiyad Ahmed Shah expelled. Departure from Peshawer; Diseases and remedies; — Entertainment Khan Bahadar Khan, Shah Rasul Shah, — Inundation of Ranjit Singh’s camp. Kazar Noh; Ambhar Khana; Batti Kot; Mahomed Zoman Khan; Their profession; Leave Jalalabad. Mulla Najib’s account. — His sources of information; View from Koh Karinj; The Pashai. — The Lughmani. — The Kohistani; The Peranchchs; The Yeghanis; War and peace; Deputation to Amir Mahomed Khan.Balia Hissar. Baber’s Tomb. — Killa Kazi. , Arrival at Ghazni; Introduction to' Dost Mahomed Khan. Kabal given to Sultan Mahomed Khan, Amir Mahomed Khan. — Revenue. — Character of Amir Mahomed; His political severity. Violence of the Ghiljis; Lohani party; Reception by Baktiaris; Tamak river; Sadu Zai Khan; Arrival at Kandahar. Interview of Fur Dil Khan., Mahomed Sidik Khan, Tomb of Ahmed Shah; Extent of authority. — Balochistan. Signs of tbe Kafila; Exposure of my money; Tents of Robat; Abdulah Khan. Khadar Khan’s agitation. Good treatment. Civility of a Brahiman; Baloch soldiers. Departure from Bagh; Boldness of robbers; Importance of Shikarpur to the Duranis. Division of country; Sindi woman., Administration of country. Fazilpur Gharri. Mistaken for a Pir Zada. Beautiful river-scenery; Arrival at Lahore. Lahore, Liberality of M. Allard; Project of- Aurangzib; Probability of disputed succession. Decline to see the Maharaja. Night march, Fati Mahomed Ghori About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264457 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1509 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- 3 Vols. Set
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 1st Volume 1st
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Arrival at Baliawalpur; Start for Ahmodpur.', Physicians of Allahabad and their remedies; The Bakhshi opposes an interview with the Khan; Interview with the Bakhshi and offer of military service, Present of money, — Permission to depart, Boundaries. — Extent. Distinctions of soil, &c. domoestic animals, &e. — Towns. Baliawalpur. —Barra Ahmedpur, Sftdal Khan. — Bahawal Khan, Departure from Ahmedpur; Dera Ismael Khan; Country around Dera; Ismael Khan; The Nawab Shir Mahomed Khan. Interview with the nawab, Kaisa Ghar. — Departure from Dera Ismael Khan, Interview with Alladad Khan; Departure from Tak. Depart for Kundi; Departure for Darrahand; Town of Darraband. — Departure for Tak; Regain Tak. Leave Tat. Hills of Marwat, Political relations of Marwat; Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Ahmed Kozah. Pir Mahomed Khan., Army marches. Residence at Peshawer; Saiyad Ahmed Shah.— His operations.— His presumption.; Saiyad Ahmed Shah expelled. Departure from Peshawer; Diseases and remedies; — Entertainment Khan Bahadar Khan, Shah Rasul Shah, — Inundation of Ranjit Singh’s camp. Kazar Noh; Ambhar Khana; Batti Kot; Mahomed Zoman Khan; Their profession; Leave Jalalabad. Mulla Najib’s account. — His sources of information; View from Koh Karinj; The Pashai. — The Lughmani. — The Kohistani; The Peranchchs; The Yeghanis; War and peace; Deputation to Amir Mahomed Khan.Balia Hissar. Baber’s Tomb. — Killa Kazi. , Arrival at Ghazni; Introduction to' Dost Mahomed Khan. Kabal given to Sultan Mahomed Khan, Amir Mahomed Khan. — Revenue. — Character of Amir Mahomed; His political severity. Violence of the Ghiljis; Lohani party; Reception by Baktiaris; Tamak river; Sadu Zai Khan; Arrival at Kandahar. Interview of Fur Dil Khan., Mahomed Sidik Khan, Tomb of Ahmed Shah; Extent of authority. — Balochistan. Signs of tbe Kafila; Exposure of my money; Tents of Robat; Abdulah Khan. Khadar Khan’s agitation. Good treatment. Civility of a Brahiman; Baloch soldiers. Departure from Bagh; Boldness of robbers; Importance of Shikarpur to the Duranis. Division of country; Sindi woman., Administration of country. Fazilpur Gharri. Mistaken for a Pir Zada. Beautiful river-scenery; Arrival at Lahore. Lahore, Liberality of M. Allard; Project of- Aurangzib; Probability of disputed succession. Decline to see the Maharaja. Night march, Fati Mahomed Ghori About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264440 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 507 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- 1st
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 2nd Volume 2nd
About The Book : This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Major David Wilson; Sir John Campbell; Ormara friends; Kalat merchants. Kalikdad. Usman di Got; Population of Wad; Plain of Wad Sheher Kuki; Faiz Ahmed. Departure from Kalat; Dhai Bibu’s garden. Shadi Khtoan. His' wounded relative. Koh Dohji; Separation of party. Departure from Khanak; Arrival at Kalat; Khodadad calls in the Sikhs; They occupy Harand and Dajil. Departure from Kalat. — Takht Badshah; Arrival of Kalikdad. Absence of Wali Mahomed. Panic of Hindus; Jamali tribe; Baloch family. — Opium-pills. — Hab river. Residence at Sunmiani. — Departure; Arrival of Baloches; Atchak Zai travellers; Arrange to leave Kandahar. Leave Kandahar; Quarters in Balla Hissar. European visitors; Chukri, — Cherries. — Mulberries; Anecdote of Fati Khan. Charge of blasphemy, — Punishment. Situation of Kabal; Masjit Padshah; Famines., Bagh Shah Zeman. Introduction to Haji Khan., Mahomed Ali Beg., Earthquake. — Religious strife. Haji Khan’s departure for Bisut. Despatch of troops against Seghan. Departure from Kabal. Message from. Shah Abbas Khan. Dependents on Haji Khan. Termination of the majlis. Hindustan Haji. Vakfl Shaffi. Missions from Mahomed Ali Beg. Arrivals from Seghan, — Mahomed Hassan. — Mulla Shahabadin’s treaty. — Dismissal of Seghanchis. Colonel Tod’s observations on Bamian. Idols and caves. Antiquity of Kaian dynasty.March from Bamian. Mahomed Ali Beg’s sons. Search for plunder. — Hazara captives. Arrival at Bamian. Mir Yezdanbaksh. Mahomed Morad Beg. Departure from Bamian.Castle of Saiyad Shah Abbas. Proposal of the Hazaras. — Surrender of Karzar. Arrival at Kalu. River Helmand. Progress to Kabul. About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264433 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 486 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- 2nd
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Charles Masson
Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 Volume 3rd Volume 3rd
About The Book :: This book contains a brief account of the revolt in Balochistân, an episode merely of the great political drama enacted west of the Indus, but deserving attention as the precursor of the catastrophe subsequently developed at Kâbal. The volume concludes with a memoir on Eastern Balochistân, covering geography, tribes, government and history, antiquities and dialects, military force, revenue, trade, agriculture, manners, customs and natural history and mineralogy. Saiyad Keramat Ali. Lieutenant Conolly. Captain Wade. Water-fowl. Dost Mahomed Khan's celebrity. Sirafraz Khan. Mdhomed Azem Khan pacified. Slangliter of Koh Daman chiefs. Dost Mahomed Khan’s gallantry. — Fati Khan’s military talent. Escapes to Andali. Kamran’s march to Kabal. Recovers Kashmir. Prince Jebanghir. Dost Mahomed Khan's discontent. Shah Mahmud. Ranjit Singh occupies Peshawer. Mahomed Azem Khan. Fur Dil Khan’s interview with Ayub Shah. Investment of Balia Hissar. The Kandahar sirdar’s march to the aid of Habib Ulah Khan. Besieged by Dost Mahomed Khan. Arrival of mission from Kunduz.Return of Haji Khan. Hospitality of Mir Mahomed Morad Beg.Movements of Mir Mahomed Morad Beg. Killa Kohchian. — Nazir Mir Ali Khan. Sekandar Shah.Dost Mahomed Khan. Plain of Begram. Killa Musa Khan. Collections of coins. Site of Begram.— Hill ranges. Canal Mahighir. Begram of Peshawer. Caves.— Ziarat. His antiquarian operations. Departure for Jelalabad. Pali conquests. Names of localities.Dost Mahomed Khan’s designs. Sultan Mahomed Khan’s visit to Jalalabad. Plunder of town. — Arrival of Nawab Jabar Khan. Arrival at Peshawer. Jocularity of Hari Singh. Departure from Peshawer. Good fortune. Night march. Mirza Aga Jan. Arrival of ex-sirdars of Pesawer. Death of Amir Mahomed Khan. The Shah's reception. Dost Mahomed Khan’s promise. Start on a tour to Khonar. Departure ' for Kabal. — Terikki. — Arrival at Kabal. Dost Mahomed Khiin’s intention to assume royalty. Mahomed Koli Khan. His assault on Ranjit Singh.— Delicate duties. — Evils of Saiyad Keramat Ali’s conduct.Attempt to assassinate the Amir. Commencement of communications with Persia. Search for Sultan Mahomed Khan. Disposal of the army. Mirza Sami Khan’s wrath. Haji Khan’s conversations. Letter from Captain Wade. — Arrival of Rashid. Haji Khan’s recommendation. Haji Ibrahim. — Hussen Ali. —Ivan Vektavich Abdul Saimad’s projects. Aggressions of Hari Singh. Attack by Hari Singh. Feat of Mahomed Akhar Khan. Reception of Maomed Akbar Khan at Kabal. His pursuit of Dost Mahomed Khan. His final disposal. Zerin Khan’s remark. — Motives of displeasure. The Amir’s exultation. Intercourse between Kabal and India. — Letters to Lord Auckland. Persian Envoy. — Russian letters. Mahomed Hussen’s arrival at Kabal. Favourable dispositions of Ranjit Singh. — Night interview with the amir. Captain Burnes’ notion of his mission. Remarks on commercial missions. His arrival in Kabal. Captain Burnes’ conversations. — His humility. — Visit of Mirza Sami Khan. — Resolutions of the amir and his advisers. Unnecessary alarms of Persia. Opinions at Kabal. Assault on my house. Parting interview with Mirza Sami Khan. His return to Kandahar. — Abu Khan. — Haji Hussen All Khan, the Persian ambassador. Progress to Peshawer, — Captain Burnes summoned to Lahore. — Letter of Captain Burnes.Captain Bumes’ insincerity. About The Author : Charles Masson (1800–1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis, a British East India Company soldier and reporter, independent explorer and pioneering archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa near Sahiwal in Punjab, now in Pakistan. He found the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus (modern Begram) dating to Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the 1838 First Anglo-Afghan War, Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan then any other British subject. He was a minority voice critical of the invasion and accurately predicted it would be a disaster for the Empire. The first book-length biography was published in 2021, Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City, by Edmund Richardson. In 1827, while stationed at Agra, he and a colleague deserted and traveled through parts of the Punjab that were under British control at that time. At Ahmadpur, they were rescued by Josiah Harlan and commissioned as mounted orderlies in his expedition to overthrow the regime in Kabul, Afghanistan. Not long afterward, near Dera Ghazi Khan, he deserted Harlan The Title 'Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab: Including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838 written/authored/edited by Charles Masson', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121264426 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 516 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography & Travel. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- 3rd
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CHARLES MAURICHEAU - BEAUPRE
LE GUIDE PAR L'IMAGE - VERSAILLES
EDITIONS ARTS ET TOURISME. NON DATE. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. pages avec de nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc. 5 PLANS, 150 ILLUSTRATIONS.. . . . Classification Dewey : 910-Géographie générale. Voyages
Bookseller reference : RO30116020
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Charles Merlin Long
The Little German Notebook: A Breakthrough in Early Speaking
Reflective Books 1999-04-09. Hardcover. New. Reflective Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 110923008 ISBN : 0966717201 9780966717204
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