The Travels of the Chevalier D’Arvieux in Arabia the Desart, The Journey D’Arvieux (1635-1702) to Arabia and Palestine as described by him in writing while conducting his journey, and published by de la Roque. D’Arvieux, A French traveler and diplomat who traveled extensively in the Middle East. In his book there is an accurate description of Eastern religions, customs, and landscapes. Accompanied by copper engravings of figures from the East, as well as a rare map depicting a tent camp on the Carmel near Haifa. Printed in honor of B. BARKER and C. King, London 1718 – First Edition. Extremely rare.
XVI, [7], 358 [2] pages. 16 cm. Nice original leather binding. Red leaf cut. Good – very good condition.
