ISBN: 9780874772616 - the valleys of the assassins: and other persian travels (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Zustand: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st Printing of the 1983 Tarcher Soft Cover1st Edition Thus. Book is straight, square, tightly bound (appearing never read, no creasing at the hinges or spine) and free of PO markings and other blemishes. Cover is clean, bright, with straight headband and tail, sharp corners, scratching and abrasions along the spine (does not affect lettering), small bump to bottom edge of front panel. and clear, crisp and bold lettering and artwork. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0874772613. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, prides itself in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or more information, details or photos.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. One crease on front cover; one tear on back cover; otherwise in good shape with no internal markings and strong binding. Please ignore expedited shipping costs; surcharges may apply.

black & full color photo illustrated trade paperback soft cover 8vo. vg cond. binding square & tight. spine has reading creases. covers a little rubbed, couple of faint creases. edges have minor soiling, thin coffee type spot along top of first three leaves, otherwise contents free of markings. first printing (# 1 in # line) of this facsimile reprint of the 1934 edition. nice reading copy. clean text, good binding. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~. 365p. + about the author & "other books in this series". 4 b&w maps. index. middle east history. persian history. medieval history. islam. covert operations. secret societies. hasan i sabah. alamut castle of the assassins ~ Inspired by the tales of adventure in Arabian Nights, worldwide explorer Freya Stark set off for the Northwest coast of Syria in 1927. She was a woman alone in a country where few men dared to venture, in a culture governed by seldom~kept laws. By camel, horse, foot, and caravan, she crossed Iraq's desert, impassable mountain ranges, and the colorful cities of Baghdad, Larti, and Teheran to her final destination: the Throne of Solomon. Accompanied by the opium~entranced Keram Khan, one~eyed Alidad, quiltmaker Shah Riza, and the sullen Hajji, she sought out ancient castles, a buried treasure, and prehistoric graves in the Valleys of the Assassins, the hidden home of a Persian sect of murderers. Along the way, she befriended the philosophers, shahs, robbers, child~brides, and holy men who populate the countryside. Originally published in 1936, The Valleys of the Assassins is a remarkable travel odyssey. This is its first American publication. "This adventure that she has so magnificently recounted may be read with joy. A rare and delightful book." "At rare intervals a book of travel appears with the authentic stamp of a, classic permanence. Here is such a book. It will be just as good a hundred years from now as it is now." "About once in a century the small shores and moist airs of these islands produce a traveller of genius, whose spirit is drawn to deserts, and burning suns, and who has the rare gift of being able to interpret the experience. Such a one is Freya Stark.". …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good. Few creases. *.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Pbk 364pp covers slightly shelfworn text is excellent clean tight unmarked as new.

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paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.