The East, by William Martin.
Author ownership copy of The East: Being a narrative of personal impression during a tour in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, by William Young Martin.
The book offers a detailed and evocative account of William Martin’s travels through the societies of the middle east during the 19th century. Young's work provides a rich tapestry of the cultural, historical, and social aspects of the the middle east, reflecting the perspectives and sensibilities of his time.
Signed by William Martin on the title page, with the location noted as Blyth House, Newport, where Martin settled with wife, Isabella Blyth. After his marriage to Isabella, William Martin started going by Blyth Martin in regonition of Isabella’s status as a wealthy heiress.
To this effect, Martin has added to his copy of the book a ‘B’ before his surname.
Fine condition, bound in full leather, with some knocking and light staining to the cover.
Published by Tinsley Brothers in 1876.
Author ownership copy of The East: Being a narrative of personal impression during a tour in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, by William Young Martin.
The book offers a detailed and evocative account of William Martin’s travels through the societies of the middle east during the 19th century. Young's work provides a rich tapestry of the cultural, historical, and social aspects of the the middle east, reflecting the perspectives and sensibilities of his time.
Signed by William Martin on the title page, with the location noted as Blyth House, Newport, where Martin settled with wife, Isabella Blyth. After his marriage to Isabella, William Martin started going by Blyth Martin in regonition of Isabella’s status as a wealthy heiress.
To this effect, Martin has added to his copy of the book a ‘B’ before his surname.
Fine condition, bound in full leather, with some knocking and light staining to the cover.
Published by Tinsley Brothers in 1876.
Author ownership copy of The East: Being a narrative of personal impression during a tour in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, by William Young Martin.
The book offers a detailed and evocative account of William Martin’s travels through the societies of the middle east during the 19th century. Young's work provides a rich tapestry of the cultural, historical, and social aspects of the the middle east, reflecting the perspectives and sensibilities of his time.
Signed by William Martin on the title page, with the location noted as Blyth House, Newport, where Martin settled with wife, Isabella Blyth. After his marriage to Isabella, William Martin started going by Blyth Martin in regonition of Isabella’s status as a wealthy heiress.
To this effect, Martin has added to his copy of the book a ‘B’ before his surname.
Fine condition, bound in full leather, with some knocking and light staining to the cover.
Published by Tinsley Brothers in 1876.