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Guide to Abu Dhabi before unification

[United Arab Emirates]. [Abu Dhabi].

[Cairo], Dar al-Hilal, [1969].

4to (166 x 228 mm). 169 pp., final blank page. With numerous photographic illustrations in colour and black-and-white. Original colour-printed wrappers.

€ 950.00

Illustrated guide to Abu Dhabi before unification, including sections on the history of the Emirate, the discovery of oil, and the role of Al Ain oasis. Particularly remarkable for various historical images of the city and port, a portrait of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nayhan, Father of the Nation and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, falconers, housing projects and construction sites, power generating stations, soldiers in training, hospital and operating rooms, local children, farmers and fishermen. Interesting publication describing Abu Dhabi's transformation from a fishing town to a modern city.

Condition

Wants spine; binding loosened in places. Edges somewhat spotted; interior clean and well preserved.

References

OCLC 254478488.

Stock Code: BN#65665 Tags: , , ,

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