Afghanistan

Afghanistan — marelibri

Hogg, John Edwin; Dunlap, Orrin E.; Blackman, Winifred S.; Wright, Hamilton; Grimshaw, Beatrice; Collins, Dale; "Lanham"; green, Lawrence G.; Weddall, A.; Verrill, A. Hyatt; Forbin, V.; Cronstedt, Count Nils; Fletcher, E.F.MareMagnum

The Wide World Magazine - True Stories of Adventure, February [Feb.] 1924, Vol. LII, No. 310: On Niagara's Brink / An Englshwoman in Upper Egypt

1924Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Lost in the Pacific - John Edwin Hogg attempted to take a small boat to Panama from some islands 90 miles off the coast, but encountered treacherous seas; On Niagara's Brink - Orrin E. Dunlap, the unofficial historian of Niagara Falls, describes the area's most thrilling adventure, that of a barge and two men, Lofberg and Harris, who drifted to the verge of Horseshoe Falls - article with photos; An Englishwoman in Upper Egypt - Part I - Oxford Anthropology student Winifred S. Blackman relates her experiences in three winters of living with the people of Upper Egypt - article with photos; Captain Doudera's Bet - The amazing photo-illustrated story of Captain Frank Doudera, of Brooklyn, New York, and his quest to obtain a timber wolf pelt within six weeks; The Head-Hunters of the Sepik - Part II - Beatrice Grimshaw travelled up the Sepik River of New Guinea, where she dealt with the local cannibals - article with photos; Chippin' Paint - An amusing sea story; To Afghanistan in Disguise - Part II - A British officer's remarkable journey, disguised as an Oriental, across a large part of India and finally into forbidden Afghanistan and beyond, living among the natives as one of themselves; The Treasure of Tristan Da Cunha - Photo-illustrated article about a hoard of gold and jewels said to have been hidden here by pirates in 1810; Photo of a literal river full of logs in British Columbia; The Three Angleteers - Part IV - Three bored Englishmen travel to Europe for trouble and adventure; In the British Guiana Jungle - A vividly-written photo-illustrated account of an eventful boat-journey into the interior of British Guiana with a motion picture camera, culminating with a visit to the mighty Kaietuerk Falls, the greatest cataract in the world, five times higher than Niagara; The Secret of the Wilds - photos of wild animals which resemble those of prehistoric times; "Grip" and I - Part II - A bull-terrier spared from death by its new owner Count Nils Cronstedt returns the favour by saving him multiple times during his stay in West Africa as Commander of H.M.S. Heron and Assistant Marine Superintendent in Northern Nigeria; One Night - the story of a hunt in the darkness and a panther who stood his ground; and more. 88 pages plus 24 pages of nice vintage ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this excellent vintage issue. Book

RareNonFiction.com · Kanada395,00 €

JUDAS THADDEUS KRUZINSKI [KRUSINSKI], (1675-1756).MareMagnum

[SAFAVID PERSIA / AFGHANISTAN / TRAVEL] Tarih-i Afgân: Tarih-i seyyâh der beyân-i zuhûr-i Agvânîyân ve sebeb-i inhidam-i bina-i devlet-i Sâhân-i Safeviyân. Edited by Ibrahim Müteferrika. [i.e. A voyager's description of the Afghan Wars in Persia and the fall of the Safavid Empire].

1860Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Original fine 1/4 leather bound in Ottoman lettered gilt. Demy 8vo. (22 x 14 cm). In Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 174 p. Hegira: 1277 = Gregorian: 1860. Rare early (second) edition of this eye witness and first-hand account, and one of the most important chronicles describing the history of late Safavid Iran in the 18th century, the Iranian invasion of Afghanistan and the siege and the fall of Isfahan in 1722 written by Kruzinski who was a Polish Jesuit missionary served in the Persia in the early 18th century. In 1720 he was nominated advocate general of the mission in Persia and became the secretary to the Bishop of Isfahan. Krusinski himself, however, claimed later on that he is not only the author but also the translator of this work. As a chronicle, this is a history of Iran under the Safavids from 1499 up to 1727 with a special focus on the 1722 Afghan invasion that terminated the Safavid dynasty. "His account of the conditions and events preceding and during the siege and the subsequent demise of the Safavids is unique. It also offers key insights into the workings of the late Safavid state and government as well as the functions of the royal harem." (Bloomsbury). Translated and expanded by Ibrahim Müteferrika of Kruzinski's Latin manuscript written in 1726 in Istanbul and entitled "Historia revolutionis monarchia Persica". The book was first published in Italian, French, and English translations, in Rome (1727), Paris (1728), and London (1728). The founder of the legendary first printing house in the Islamic world, Ibrahim Müteferrika (1674-1745), was the editor of this book. Ceridehâne [i.e. Journal House] Printing House is the successor of the Müteferrika Press in the early 19th century. "The book is a Turkish translation of the history of Iran written in Latin by the Jesuit missionary Judas (Jan) Tadeusz Krusinski (1675-1751). The work, whose title can be translated as 'A voyager's description on the apparition of the Afghans and on the reasons of the Safavid Empire being undermined', focuses on the Afghan invasion of 1722 which led to the fall of the Safavid dynasty, but also offers an overview on the historical processes of early 18th-century Safavid Iran. The publication of this work was made actual not only by the vicinity of Iran to the Ottoman Empire but also by the historical turn reorganizing the relations of power in the region and triggering the intervention of the Ottomans as well. This may have been the reason that among the first Turkish incunabula this was the work published in the highest number of copies. This publication also offers an early example of copyright disputes, as Krusinski considered the Turkish translation as his own work, while Müteferrika, who does not mention his name in the printed version, suggests himself to be the translator". (Source: The Mysterious Printer Ibrahim Muteferrika and the Beginnings of Turkish Book Printing: Library of Hungarian Academy of Sciences Online). Özege: 19897.

Bookshop Khalkedon Books, IOBA, ESA · Türkei1.390,82 €

IRAN, AFGHANISTAN - THE GREAT GAMEBiblio.com

Historically Significant Collection of Fourteen Original Albumen Photos Likely Taken by a Professional Russian Photographer in Mashhad Iran in the Late 1890s Showing Imam Reza Holy Shrine before the 1912 Bombardment Gawhar-Shad Mosque British Consulate Iranian Artillery Barracks Governor’s Palace Russian & Cossack Forces etc.; also with the Photos of “Tehran” and “New Afghan Gate”. Ca. 1890s.

Best.-Nr. PF48Fourteen loose original albumen photographs ca. 171x123 cm 6 ¾ x 4 ¾ in mounted on ornamented cardboards. All photos with period Russian captions on the verso. Photos housed in a folder. Light soiling of the cardboards photos age-toned several photographs with small stains but overall a very good collection of strong interesting photos. Historically important collection of professional albumen photographs mostly documenting Mashhad Iran in the late 19th century and before the 1912 bombardment of the city. At the time Mashhad was a major political and commercial center under the Qajar dynasty. Owing to its proximity to Afghanistan and Russian Central Asia the city became a focal point of the Great Game between Britain and Russia. Following the establishment of the Russian consulate in Mashhad 1889 Russian consular guards Cossack escorts and military advisers appeared in the city to protect Russian subjects. In 1912 amid anti-Russian protests Russian Cossack forces heavily bombarded the city heavily damaging the Imam Reza Holy shrine complex and surrounding areas. As follows from the captions the photographer was of Russian origin and was likely on assignment related to the military interests of the empire in the region. The stiff ornamental mounts suggest that the photos were produced for official or presentation purposes possibly intended for consular archives a government report or as a gift to a high-ranking official. The collection contains 14 photographs of mostly Mashhad including four well-executed early views of the pre-bombarded Imam Reza Holy Shrine. The images show a general view of the crowded shrine the arch and courtyard with horses and an archway guarded by armed soldiers. Another important photo depicts the interior of the nearby Gawhar-Shad Mosque with three Russian soldiers posing on the pulpit. Especially interesting is an image of the British Consulate entrance established in the city in 1889 The consulate was closed in 1911 following the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1907 which divided Persia into spheres of influence. Despite thorough research no other photographs of the consulate have been found online. Other identified photographs from Mashhad include the Persian artillery barracks with cannons in the yard and the entrance to the governor’s palace showing a dozen militaries and civilians posing for the photo. The collection also includes at least two photographs from Afghanistan depicting the crowded “Tehran Gate” with locals in traditional attire passing through and the “New Afghan Gate” with armed soldiers facing the camera. Among four unidentified photographs are “Igda” possibly “Eedgah” Kandahar Aghanistan “Kochan” possibly Kashan Iran the “Ergov” gates and the “Bank Gates” with Kazak soldiers guarding the entrance. Overall historically important collection of professional albumen photographs mostly documenting Mashhad Iran in the late 19th century and before the 1912 bombardment of the city. hardcover

Globus Rare Books & Archives · Vereinigte Staaten2.250,00 $≈ 2.013,96 €

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Jahrhundert

Sprache

Land des Anbieters

Fotos

Hinzugefügt

Themen

Kataloge

Jahrhundert

Sprache

Land des Anbieters

Fotos

Hinzugefügt

Themen

Kataloge

Jahrhundert

Sprache

Land des Anbieters

Fotos

Hinzugefügt

Themen

Kataloge