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Diary of trip to Iran and India November 1971
Date: Nov 1971Reference: WTI/DPB/D/1/36Part of: Burkitt, Denis Parsons (1911-1993)- Archives and manuscripts
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Travelling Letter Book
Date: Dec 1901 - Mar 1902Reference: WF/E/01/02/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
'Safari diaries' - accounts of Denis Burkitt's travels
Date: 1956-1976Reference: WTI/DPB/D/1Part of: Burkitt, Denis Parsons (1911-1993)- Books
Epic Iran : 5000 years of culture / John Curtis, Ina Sarikhani Sandmann, Tim Stanley.
Curtis, John, 1946-Date: 2021- Books
Crossroads of cuisine : the Eurasian heartland, the silk roads and food / by Paul D. Buell, E.N. Anderson, Montserrat de Pablo Moya, Moldir Oskenbay.
Buell, Paul D.Date: [2020]- Archives and manuscripts
Company-wide Newsletters & Journals (internal)
Date: 1942 - 2000Reference: WF/M/PB/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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Travels through Egypt, Turkey, Syria, and the Holy-Land. Containing, among many other curious Particulars, I. A Description of Egypt, the River Nile, Pyramids, &c. II. A Description of Turkey, and of its Provinces and Islands. III. A Description of Syria, the Ruins of Palmyra, the Desarts of Arabia, &c. IV. A Description of the Holy-Land: Particularly, of Jerusalem, and the Holy Places; of Jericho, Jordan, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, &c. V. The Manners, Customs, Government and Trade of the Egyptians, Turks, Tartars, and Arabs. VI. Their Religions, Genius, Tempers, Persons, Habits, Diversions, Exercises, Buildings, Curiosities, &c. Interspers'd with many judicious observations. By an English merchant. With Explanatory, Theological, Historical, Geographical and Miscellaneous notes, by a gentleman of Oxford.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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Observations made on a tour from Bengal to Persia, in the years 1786-7; with a short account of the remains of the celebrated palace of Persepolis: and other interesting events. By William Francklin, ensign on the hon. company's bengal establishment: lately returned from Persia.
Francklin, William, 1763-1839.Date: M. DCC. LXXXVIII. [1788.]- Books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia; and back again through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. In Four Volumes. ... . By Jonas Hanway, merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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Observations made on a tour from Bengal to Persia, in the years 1786-7. With a short account of the remains of the celebrated palace of Persepolis; and other interesting events. By William Francklin, Ensign on the Hon. Company's Bengal Establishment; Lately Returned From Persia.
Francklin, William, 1763-1839.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Observations made on a tour from Bengal to Persia, in the years 1786-7. With a short account of The Remains Of The Celebrated Palace Of Persepolis; And Other Interesting Events. By William Francklin, Ensign ON The Hon. Company's Bengal Establishment; Lately Returned From Persia.
Francklin, William, 1763-1839.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
The six voyages of John Baptista Tavernier, Baron of Aubonne : through Turky, into Persia and the East-Indies, for the space of forty years. Giving an account of the present state of those countries, viz. of the religion, government, customs, and commerce of every country; and the figures, weight, and value of the money currant all over Asia. To which is added, a new description of the seraglio / Made English by J. P. Added likewise, a voyage into the Indies, &c. By an English traveller, never before printed: Publish'd by Dr Daniel Cox.
Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste, 1605-1689.Date: 1677-78- Books
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Remarkable occurrences in the life of Jonas Hanway, Esq. comprehending an abstract of such parts of his travels in Russia, and Persia, as are the most interesting; a short history of the rise and progress of the charitable and political institutions founded or supported by him; Several Anecdotes, and an Attempt to Delineate his Character. By John Pugh.
Pugh, John (Attorney-at-law)Date: M.DCCLXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with the author's journal of travels from England through Russia into Persia; and back through Russia, Germany and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. Illustrated with Maps and Copper-Plates. The second edition, revised and corrected. In Two Volumes. ... . By Jonas Hanway, Merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian Sea: with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia, and back again through Russia, Germany, and Holland. To which are added, the revolutions of Persia during the present century, with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. In two volumes. By Jonas Hanway, Merchant.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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Wintering in the Riviera : with notes of travel in Italy and France, and practical hints to travellers / by William Miller.
Date: 1879- Books
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A new collection of voyages and travels, Never before Publish'd in English. Containing a most Accurate Description of Persia, And other Eastern Nations. With genuine copies of the Instruction given by the English, French and other European powers, to their respective Embassadors at that court; and at those of China, Japan and their Neighbouring empires, no less Useful and Instructive for carrying on the Commerce in those Parts, than entertaining to the curious. To which will be added, a farther Account of Persia, and particularly the Antiquities of Persepolis, as also of the Navigation over the Caspian Sea, from that Empire to Muscovy, with a Description of the Court of the present Czar, and his Dominions; a Journey from Moscow to Archangel: and Voyage from thence to Holland. Illustrated with a great Number of Cuts, of Habits, Towns, Beasts, Birds, Ruins, Prospects at Sea, &c. ...
Date: MDCCXXI. [1721]- Books
Voyages très-curieux & très-renommez faits en Moscovie, Tartarie et Perse... Dans lesquels ont trouve une description durieuse & la situation exacte des pays & etats, par où il a passé, tels que sont la Livonie, la Moscovie, la Tartarie, la Medie, & la Perse; et où il est parlé du naturel, des manieres de vivre, des maeurs, & des coutumes de leurs habitans; du gouvernement politique & ecclesiastique, des raretz qui se trouvent dans ce pays; & des ceremonies qui s'y observent / Traduits de l'original et augmentez par le Sr. de Wicquefort ... Divisez en deux parties.
Olearius, Adam, 1603-1671.Date: 1727- Books
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An account of the transactions of His Majesty's mission to the court of Persia, : in the years 1807-11, / by Sir Harford Jones Brydges, to which is appended, a brief history of the Wahauby.
Jones, Harford, Sir, 1764-1847.Date: 1834- Books
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Travels through Arabia and other countries in the east, performed by M. Niebuhr, now a captain of engineers in the service of the King of Denmark. Translated by Robert Heron. With notes by the translator; and illustrated with engravings. In two volumes. ...
Niebuhr, Carsten, 1733-1815.Date: M,DCC,XCIX. [1799]- Books
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A relation of some yeares travaile, begunne anno 1626. Into Afrique and the greater Asia, especially the territories of the Persian monarchie: and some parts of the Oriental Indies, and Iles adiacent. Of their religion, language, habit, discent, ceremonies and other matters concerning them. Together with the proceedings and death of the three late Ambassadors:Sir D[odmore] C[cotton], Sir R[obert] S[herley] and the Persian Nogdi-beg: as also the two great monarchs, the King of Persia, and the Great Mogol / By T. H.
Herbert, Thomas, Sir, 1606-1682.Date: 1634- Books
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A new and accurate description of Persia, and other eastern nations. Containing The Natural History of those Countries; the Religion, Temper, Manners and Customs of their Inhabitants; their Apparel, Exercises and Games; Arts, Trades, Manufacture, and Commerce. With Genuine Copies of the Instructions given by the English, French, and other European Powers, to their Respective Embassadors at that Court, and at those of China, Japan, and other Neighbouring Empires; no less Useful and Instructive for carrying on the Commerce in those Parts, than Entertaining to the Curious. Illustrated with a great number of cuts of habits, towns, beasts, birds, ruins, prospects at sea, &c.
Chardin, John, Sir, 1643-1713.Date: 1724- Books
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A new universal collection of authentic and entertaining voyages and travels, from the earliest accounts to the present time. Judiciously selected from the best writers in the English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, German, and other Languages. Comprehending an Account of whatever is Curious in the Government, Commerce, Natural History, Customs, Marriages, Funerals, And other Ceremonies of most Nations in the known World. Including an Account of the most remarkable Discoveries, Conquests, Settlements, Battles, Sea Fights, Hurricanes, Shipwrecks, Sieges, Tortures, Wonderful Escapes, Massacres, and Strange Deliverances, Both by Sea and Land. Aslo A Description of the Buildings, Mountains, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Islands, Peninsulas, Creeks, &c. of various Countries. The Whole forming a History of whatever is most worthy of Notice in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Illustrated with maps from the latest Improvements, and beautiful plates, by Grignion, and other celebrated Masters. By Edward Cavendish Drake, Esq;
Drake, Edward Cavendish.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Sir John Chardin's Travels in Persia. Never before translated into English. Containing, A most particular Account, of the Religion, Government, Trade, Product, Rarities, Structures, Arts and Sciences of that great Monarchy An exact description of the Court and City of Ispahan, the Capital thereof; as also of the celebrated Ruins of Persepolis, the antient Metropolis of that Nation, and of several other Places of Note. With Genuine Copies of the Instructions given by the English, French and other Powers, to their respective Embassadors in Persia, China, Japan, and other Eastern Empires; no less useful and instructive for carrying on the Commerce in those Parts, than satilfactory to the Curious. Adorn'd and illustrated with a great number of cutts. In [eight] volumes. By Edm. Lloyd, Esq;
Chardin, John, Sir, 1643-1713.Date: 1720- Books
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The Turks, the Greeks, & the Slavons : travels in the Slavonic provinces of Turkey-in-Europe / by G. Muir Mackenzie and A.P. Irby ; with maps, and numerous illustrations by F. Kanitz.
Date: 1867