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Hidden in a cupboard beneath the monastic library at st catherine's in the sinai desert the twins discovered what looked like a palimpsest: one text written over anotherwe trace the footsteps of the intrepid pair as they voyage to egypt, sinai and beyond, murray's guide book in hand coping with camels, unscrupulous dragomen, and unpredictable welcomesonce they had overcome the stubborn reluctance of cambridge scholars to authenticate the find and had lead an expedition of quarrelsome academics back to sinai to copy it, agnes and margaret -in middle years and neither with any university qualifications - embarked on a life of demanding scholarship and bold travelwe enter the excitement and mystery of the gospel origins at a time when christianity was under attack in europeit was agnes who recognized the obscured text for what it was - one of the earliest copies of the gospels written in ancient syriacsee oxfam website for delivery information read morecrucially this is the story of two remarkable women who, as widows, were undeterred in their spirit of adventure and who overcame insuperable odds to become world class scholars with a place in historyin this enthralling book, janet soskice takes the reader on an astonishing journey from the ayreshire of the sisters' childhood to the lost treasure trove of the cairogenizahoxfam bookshop cheltenham sisters of sinaitells an extraordinary tale of nineteenth century exploration; how two scottish sisters made one of the most important ancient manuscript finds of the age
4 €
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This easy camp sinai lantern will come in handy when camping and for other outdoor activitiesthis easy camp sinai lantern has a convenient carrying handle, and can be hung directly in those easy camp tents with a hanging pointmade of high quality material, this lantern is very durable
(England)
25 €
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Easy camp sinai lanternthis easy camp sinai lantern has a convenient carrying handle, and can be hung directly in those easy camp tents with a hanging pointlantern with 2 detachable torchesmade of high quality material, this lantern is very durable
21 €
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Palestine 10 pictures by zeev raban "bezalel" jerusalem raban, zeev; sinai 10 prints of original drawings in hard coverall pictures undamaged1 antique pilgrim’s map of the holy land 1 front and back page of egyptian mail – monday juneprotective covers damaged on edges
150 €
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By arthur penrhyn stanley dd frsnew edition with maps and plans dated top cover loose but otherwise in good condition read more
200 €
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Contents: section i alexandria to cairo, section ii cairo to assouan, section iii assouan to ipsamboul (abu-simbel), section iv the suez canal, section v egypt to sinairegistered shippingwithout date, early or first edition (in which abu simbel is still called ‘ipsamboul’, and considering the calligraphic inscription from (see photo)original leather binding, original endpapers - 224 ppare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikispecial: bound in the luxurious leather binding; it shows minor wear, corners are slightly bent, but the book is mainly good and solidabundantly illustratedcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethree edges giltthe endpapers and first/last leaves are severely foxed, otherwise the leaves are almost cleanour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecondition: goodplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
86 €
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Cornelius palma, trajan's governor of syria, annexed arabia petrea, comprising the sinai peninsula and parts of present-day jordan, in ad 105 or 106, an event marked by this denarius issue grade: vf+/ef- lightgrey toning material: silver weight: 3are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store19 g diameter: 18 mm refric 142; rsc 89; bmc 297 obverse: imp traiano avg ger dac p m tr p, laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder reverse: cos v p p spqr optimo princ, arabia standing left, holding a branch and a bundle of cinnamon sticks; at her feet, a camel walking left -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- non eu residents, please take into account that import duties/local import taxes are your responsibility! shipment will occure with full customs declaration for coins leaving the euplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
114 €
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This illustrated book recounts the story of a lost civilization - the development of their multifaceted culture, their relations with their neighbours and the demise of their kings and kingdomthe book is in good conditionsmall 1cm tear at the top of the spinethe book is soft back, with front and back flap, it's slightly cocked forwards"the nabataean arabs were one of the most remarkable peoples of the ancient world but are today known only for their hauntingly beautiful rock-carved capital - petraoxfam bookshop keynsham ithough seen most clearly at petra, vivid traces of their creativity and control also appear in the hejaz region of arabia, among the wild rock formations of wadi rum, along trade and pilgrimage routes in the sinai, and in towns and temples throughout jordan and into syria" see oxfam website for delivery information read moretauris & co ltd, x 254 mm; 224 pages; coloured photos on almost every page, with black and white map illustrations
(England)
19 €
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9 €
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Oxfam shop smithdown road few people know of the battle over the sinai desert between the royal flying corps and german airmen, part of britain's campaign against turkey in the first world warseward, mc, who was a pilot with no 14 squadron rfcsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis fascinating book is based around the experiences of the author's father, walthough a smaller conflict than the western front, in some ways it was more dramatic, involving the use of cavalry and the arab revolt led by tillustrated with remarkable photographs that have only just come to light, this book provides a unique historical record
44 €
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See oxfam website for delivery information read moresee attached images of this copyoxfam bookshop cardiff the war in the desert told through the secret diaries of colonel alfred chevalier parker, nephew of lord kitchener, governor of sinai, and military intelligence chief in the arab revolthardback book in as new condition in a price-clipped dust jacketno marks or inscriptions
9 €
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In this volume the team visit smithills hall in bolton, peterborough museum, tissington hall in derbyshire, hellens manor in herefordshire, tretower court and castle in powys, mid wales, hollywood american legion in los angeles, california, leonis adobe in calabasas, california, drum barracks in wilmington, california and sinai house in staffordshireoxfam shop ulverston the final 9 episodes from series 6 of the popular paranormal showthe show is presented by yvette fielding and features psychic medium derek acorahsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
9 €
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The story is told by its chief protagonist, saleem sinai, and is set in the context of actual historical eventssee oxfam website for delivery information read more winner of the booker prizeoxfam bookshop hertford portraying india's transition from british colonialism to independence and the partition of india it is considered an example of postcolonial, postmodern, and magical realist literature
2 €
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There are two theaters of operation: sinai and golan, both portrayed as a point to point system (since most of the major actions were fought over key points or lines of communications)counters are unpunched
45 €