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The pearl fisheries, which are of great commercial importance, begin at the Bahrein Islands, and extend southeast along the Persian Gulf, a distance of nearly 200 miles. Alden's Handy Atlas of the World 2012-01-02T03:00:16.440Z
He crossed Arabia from Bahrein to Jidda, traversed the Red sea and the desert to Syene, and descended the Nile to Cairo. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" 2011-09-19T02:00:10.473Z
There are no valuable oyster-banks in Persian waters, and all the Persian Gulf pearls are obtained from banks on the coast of Arabia and near Bahrein. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z
Not a little rare and antique jewellery also, and gems cut, uncut, and engraved; besides pearls representing the produce of Bahrein for a decade or more. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z
The principal island, usually called Bahrein, is about 27 miles in length and 10 in breadth. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis
Throughout the Hejaz in general, the language, though extremely elegant, is not equally correct; in el-Hasa, Bahrein and Oman it is decidedly influenced by the foreign element called Nabataean. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral"
From Aden to Muscat is a journey of nearly 1,500 miles, from there to Bahrein is 550, and Busrah is 400 miles further on. The Call of the World or, Every Man's Supreme Opportunity
Their original settlement, according to a tradition recorded by Theophrastus, was at Tulos or Turos, in the Persian Gulf, the modern Bahrein. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations
Far away in the isles of Bahrein, Down under the depths of the sea, The Persian diver gathers his shells For the goodly pearls that shall be. Our Moslem Sisters A Cry of Need from Lands of Darkness Interpreted by Those Who Heard It
One of the favorite fishing grounds for pearls is at Bahrein, on the Persian Gulf. Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly
In Arabia he subjugated Oman, and swooping down on the west in 929 he horrified the Moslem world by capturing Mecca and carrying off the sacred black stone to Bahrein. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral"
At Bahrein the arid shore has no fresh water, yet a comparatively numerous population contrive to live there, thanks to the copious springs which break forth from the bottom of the sea. Harper's Young People, December 9, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly
British interference in both cases was successful in maintaining the integrity of Arab rule, and the Bahrein islands are now under British protection. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
No big vessels can approach the opposite coast of Arabia; hence, in olden days, when the caravan trade passed this way, all goods must have been transhipped to smaller boats at Bahrein. Southern Arabia
Many of the chiefs and princes of Yemen and Mahra, of Oman, Bahrein and Yemama—christians and pagans—intimated by letter or by embassy their conversion to Islam. A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885
Bahrein was influenced by this battle, and the rebellion there, which was threatening, was crushed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral"
With sad looks she gazes at the turquoises from Nishapur, the rubies from Badakshan, the pearls from the coast of Bahrein, and the corals from the Indian Ocean. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People
The largest of the group is called Bahrein. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
Bahrein is the Cyprus of the Persian Gulf, in fact. Southern Arabia
The Hijaz and some sea-ports, such as Jedda and others, are at present absolutely under the Turkish Government; while Bahrein, Oman and its capital Muscat, and Yaman are more or less independent. Arabic Authors A Manual of Arabian History and Literature
The book you sent from the friends in Bahrein was received, and pleased the beloved Guardian very much, as the lines are written in the handwriting of Bahá’u’lláh at the beginning of the book. Unfolding Destiny
A group of families of Persian believers, Muslim, Jewish, Zoroastrian in origin, afire with the example set by American pioneers, are settling the adjoining territories of Ḥijáz, Yemen, Afghanistan, Baluchistan and Bahrein Island. Messages to America
The next island in size to Bahrein is Moharek, curved in shape, and about 5 m. long by � m. in breadth. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
Bahrein is really the name of the largest of the islands, which is twenty-seven miles long by ten wide. Southern Arabia
The Arabs in Bahrein put a great deal of pretty embroidery work on these garments and some of them are worth twenty or thirty dollars. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
The best pearls come from the isle of Bahrein in the gulf of Persia; and an inferior sort from the fisheries near Ceylon, and from Ainan, a large island off the southern coast of China. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07
On the 5th of April the Persian general had news that 100,000 maunds of powder were arrived from Bahrein. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
It lies 1 m. to the north of Bahrein. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
As for ourselves, we, like everybody else, rode sideways, holding on like grim death before and behind, especially when the frisky Bahrein donkeys galloped at steeplechase pace across the desert. Southern Arabia
In fact I have heard English sea captains who had drunk salt water for years say that they never saw better harbour boats in a storm than these of Bahrein. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
Why, she may be old and ugly; 'tis like exchanging a pearl of Bahrein for one of Mascata; but he is powerful. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 327, August 16, 1828
The maritime districts of Bahrein and Oman are opposite to the realm of Persia. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5
The sea around the Bahrein islands is shallow, so shallow as to admit only of the approach of native craft, and the harbour is closely shut in by reefs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
Theodore Bent Receiving Visitors at The Mounds, Bahrein The dimensions of the mound on which we began our labours were as follows: 35 feet in height, 76 feet in diameter, and 152 paces in circumference. Southern Arabia
The boys of Bahrein can make beautiful sailing boats to play with out of bits of date-stick and strings. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
The bay of Bahrein indents the western shore of the Persian Gulf. The Prince of India — Volume 01
For the probable identification of Dilmun with the island of Bahrein in the Persian Gulf, cf. Legends of Babylon and Egypt in relation to Hebrew tradition
Bahrein has always been the centre of the pearl fishing industry of the Persian Gulf. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
This proved that the palm flourished on Bahrein at the date of these tombs, and that the inhabitants were accustomed to make use of it for constructive purposes. Southern Arabia
It was carried to Katif, a place near Bahrein, right across Arabia, and they kept it a long time until the people of Mecca paid a large sum of money and carried it back. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
The sportsmen made a very nice group for our photography, as did almost everything around us on Bahrein. Southern Arabia
In 1867 the Shah of Persia aimed at acquiring Bahrein, though his only claim to it was based on the fact that Bahrein had been an appanage of the Persian crown under the Suffavian kings. Southern Arabia
The capital town of Bahrein is Manameh, a long, straggling, narrow town of about 8000 inhabitants, chiefly of the Wahabi sect. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
A Mosque at Manamah, Bahrein He used to come to the diggings and say: 'A couble of Sheikhs come here in camp, Sahib. Southern Arabia
The Bahrein harbour-boat is built on the islands, out of timber from India and masts from Ceylon. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
Some of the women one meets on Bahrein are highly picturesque when you see them without the dark-blue covering. Southern Arabia
Church decoration is an abomination to the Wahabi; therefore, in Bahrein the mosques are little better than barns with low minarets, for the very tall ones of other Mohammedan sects are forbidden. Southern Arabia
Our ships blockaded Bahrein, intercepted letters, and obliged the rebel sheikh to quit. Southern Arabia
This is also the verdict of the modern pearl merchants, who value Bahrein pearls, as more lasting and harder than those even of Ceylon. Southern Arabia
There are some splendid stretches of virgin prairie yet untouched between Bahrein and Mecca. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
It was our last scene on Bahrein—a fitting conclusion to our sojourn thereon. Southern Arabia
To this day in their dealings the pearl merchants of Bahrein still make use of the old Portuguese weights and names. Southern Arabia
In 1875 the Turks caused trouble, and the occupation of Bahrein formed part of their great scheme of conquest in Arabia. Southern Arabia
They divide them into different sizes with sieves and sell them in India, so that, as is usually the case with specialties, it is impossible to buy a good pearl on Bahrein. Southern Arabia
With many mutual wallahs the bargain was concluded and the machine reached Bahrein. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
You see men walking in the sea quite a mile out, collecting shellfish and seaweeds, which form a staple diet for both man and beast on Bahrein. Southern Arabia
The Portuguese, who were the first Europeans after the time of Alexander to visit the Gulf, recognised the importance of Bahrein. Southern Arabia
The shallowness of the sea between Bahrein and the mainland has contributed considerably to the geographical and mercantile importance of the Bahrein. Southern Arabia
Thus fell the great Portuguese power in the Gulf, the sole traces of which now are the numerous fortresses, such as the one on Bahrein. Southern Arabia
There are many other sewing machines in Bahrein now, but Mohammed's was the first, and he introduced the others. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
From the gentle elevation of the misty mountain one gets a very fair idea of the extent and character of Bahrein. Southern Arabia
In their ordinary life the Bahrein people still retain the primitiveness of the Bedouin. Southern Arabia
The Adari well is one of the great sights of Bahrein, being a deep basin of water 22 yards wide by 40 long, beautifully clear, and full of prismatic colours. Southern Arabia
The coffee-pots of Bahrein are quite a specialty, also coming from El Hasa, which appears to be the centre of art in this part of Arabia. Southern Arabia
Do you not think that he should be called the Christopher Columbus of Bahrein tailors? Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
As elsewhere in Arabia, coffee is largely consumed in Oman, and no business is ever transacted without it; it is always served in large, copper coffee-pots, of the quaint shape which they use in Bahrein. Southern Arabia
At Bahrein, in eastern Arabia, there are salt-water wells on shore and fresh-water springs in the midst of the salt sea from which water is brought to shore. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
In the blue waters of the Persian Gulf there lies a coral island called Bahrein. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
We often saw this process and bought one of the little cages, hanging to a long chain, which they use in Bahrein. Southern Arabia
There are many Moslems in Bahrein who have hanging up in their rooms these monograms or designs. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
Years ago, as pilot on the native boats that sail from Bahrein to Bombay, Calcutta, Zanzibar and Jiddah, he had experience of a wider world than the little island where he was born. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
A visit any morning in the week to the dispensary at Bahrein, would soon convince you that here too the Arab world is slowly but surely turning downside up. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
Bahrein, you know, is a group of islands, and it is about six years ago that the people first saw a missionary. Topsy-Turvy Land Arabia Pictured for Children
Also at Carthage, that very same year that we were in Bahrein, i.e. Southern Arabia
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