Habeeb Risk Allah Effendi (12 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fine. Some shelf wear, unused in like new condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Thistle and the Cedar of LebanonThe same hope which animated my labours, and induced me to present them to the public, still cheers me on, namely, that of engaging the attention and exciting the interest o.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The geographical focus of this book is the troubled lands of the Ottoman dominated Levant. The author, a Syrian Christian, recounts the history of his people throughout many centuries of hardship and persecution. However, despite being born into a culture of oppression, he managed to escape to England where he was taken under the wing of a philanthropic Englishman and introduced to the liberal values that he would later use to champion his people and their right to self-determination. His adventures, from his youth in the Levant to his life in Victorian England, touch on themes of cultural difference, nationalism, and the struggle for cultural acceptance and understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 418 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.05 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Pp. xii, 400, adv. (4). With engraved front portrait. Original blue blind-pressed cloth, recased and rebacked with only parts of original spine preserved. Old ownership signature (Mrs. Smyth).Second, improved edition (first 1853) of a charming travelogue. The author was a Syrian Christian raised in Lebanon who gives an interesting account of life among the native Christian population in Lebanon. He also writes about travels into Syria, Palestine and Cyprus. "The work consists of a mixture of autobiographical anecdotes, travels, and information on Syria and Lebanon. There is also an amusing chapter on how a young Syrian sees England, plus a very interesting account of silk-worm culture". Binding rubbed and stained but internally fine. Cf Blackmer 1427.

8vo. XII, 400 pp. Contemporary full blue calf, the spine elaborately gilt, blue silk page-marker, all edges gilt. Neat contemporary ownership inscription to front free-endpaper. Second edition. "The author, a Christian Arab from Lebanon, gives a very interesting account of life among the native Christian population. The work consists of a mixture of autobiographical anecdotes, travels and information on Syria and Lebanon. There is also an amusing chapter on how a young Syrian sees England, plus a very interesting account of silk-worn culture" (Blackmer, 1427). - Minor wear to extremities of spine, corners slightly bumped, otherwise very good. - Cf. Blackmer 1427 (first edition).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1855. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 426, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 426 426.