James R Wellsted

Broschiertes Buch

TRAVELS IN ARABIA

Travels in Oman

Beschreibung

Discover Oman in this groundbreaking travelogue from the early 19th century. In 1835, long before the world knew its secrets, the Arabian Peninsula was a land of myth and mystery. Lieutenant James Raymond Wellsted of the Indian Navy embarked on a journey into its unmapped heart, becoming a trailblazing Westerner penetrating the interior of Oman and describing it in detail.. This landmark edition of his timeless travelogue pairs Wellsted's original chronicle with modern photography, bringing his extraordinary expedition to life for a new generation. Inside, James takes youinto the territory of the formidable Bani bu Ali tribe, just 15 years after their fierce clashes with the British Empire. on a daring, perilous and perahps foolhardy attempt to reach the remote capital of the Al Saud family - a journey no European had ever completed. into the daily life of Oman's hospitable people, with a clear, candid narrative by a sympathetic, knowledgeable explorer with over 13 years in the region. Past and present are juxtaposed in this book with illustrations and modern, location-specific photography that puts you right at the scene. The culture, landscape, and people of a lost Arabia are discovered through the eyes of a true pioneer. All the original text has been retyped for clarity - and an introduction helps set the scene.

Autor

JAMES RAYMOND WELLSTED WAS BORN IN 1805. BY 1821 HE WAS SURVEYING THE PERSIAN GULF UNDER CAPTAIN DANIEL ROSS. He was commissioned as a Midshipman (an apprentice officer) in the Bombay Marine (future Indian Navy) on 27 May 1823. Charles Malcolm, superintendent of the Bombay Marine (Indian Navy) employed Wellsted as his secretary in 1828. Wellsted writes that he joined the survey ship Palinurus, as Second Lieutenant on 12th October 1830. The ship charted the coast and Wellsted also travelled overland; as the only member of the ship he visited the Sinai Peninsula and then with Lieutenant Carless journeyed between Cosseir (modern Quseer) and Thebes (Luxor). Lieutenant Wellsted's next assignment was again on the Palinurus, with Captain Haines, on a survey of the eastern Arabia and the Hadramaut which began in October 1833. Wellsted's 'Memoir of the Island of Socotra' covered the period 10th January - 7th March 1834, during which his party of eight people explored the island. However, it was his 'Travels in Arabia', Volume 1, (Travels in Oman) that cemented appreciation of Wellsted. This was dedicated in December 1837, with her permission, to the new Queen, Victoria.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arabesque Travel
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 402g
• ISBN-13: 9781998997022
• ISBN-10: 1998997022
• Artikelnr.: 62062885