Reverend F. W. A Journey on Foot through Arabia Petraea [ contained in Palestine Exploration Fund, Quarterly Statement ].

by HOLLAND

£130 · Offered by Henry Sotheran Ltd

HOLLAND, Reverend F. W. A Journey on Foot through Arabia Petraea [ contained in Palestine Exploration Fund, Quarterly Statement ]. London, Palestine Exploration Fund, April, 1879. 8vo. Original yellow illustrated wrappers; pp. 59-72; well-preserved. Rare sole edition of the report of the exploration of a part of the Sinai peninsula. 'Having paid four previous visits to the Peninsula of Sinai, I was already well known to the Towarah Arabs who inhabit that region, and found little difficulty in coming to a satisfactory agreement with Sheikh Nassar to accompany me with two other Arabs and three camels' (p. 59). SKU: 2102170

• Binding: Hardcover

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