MVR 1,200
The coral stone mosques of Maldives are a type of tropical mosque not seen in any other part of the world. The mosques were built using decorated interlocking coral stone from the reef, detailed timber lacquerwork and intricate carvings. The construction method, ‘coral stone carpentry’, used to create these mosques is no longer possible.
Photographs in the book show selected mosques in their present state while illustrations depict their former glory. The coral stone mosques that have survived are the last of their kind and are in need of protection so that they can be appreciated by future generations.
The aim of this is book is twofold: to act as an accurate work of reference and more importantly to raise awareness of the plight of these imperilled buildings.
Published in 2017.
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MVR 290 MVR 350
This book is the narrative of the visit by the author T. W. Hockey to these Islands in 1926. The author describes many sights and experiences that he encountered during his visit.
The book is a reprint of the edition published in 1926.
Number of pages: 191.
Published in 2014.
Weight: 0.4 kg.
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MVR 570 MVR 650
Historical account of Maldives; most taken from documents originally in Dhivehi language; published during 1922-1926 in the Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland.
Number of pages: 316, 46 illustrations.
Published in 1998.
Weight: 0.7 kg.
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MVR 890 MVR 950
François Pyrard was a Frenchman who in 1601 when he was in his early 20’s, set out to see the world. Sailing via St. Helena and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, he was shipwrecked in the Maldives after a stay at Madagascar. He escaped the Maldives after about 5 years of captivity.
During his stay in the Maldives, he was witness to naval operations by the Dutch and Spaniards. Laval made his way to Chittagong and from there to the Malabar Coast where he visited Calicut, Cochin, stopping on the way at Minicoy and the Laccadive Islands. From Cochin, he left for Goa via Cananore. From Goa, he left for Diu and Cambay.
In 1608 he left Goa for Ceylon and Malacca. After visiting those countries he returned to Goa, from where he set sail for home. Being a keen observer, Laval describes the Military operation of this volatile age along with the politics between the European powers for the control of Asian trade. He also notices the arrival of other travellers. He gives an insightful account of the people, customs, trade, flora, fauna and language of the areas he visited.
This work of 3 volumes was first published in 1887.
By François Pyrard
Edited and translated by Albert Gray
Assisted by H. C. P. Bell
Published in 2000.
Weight: 1.85 kg.
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MVR 690 MVR 750
This book is a reprint of the 1919 edition that was translated from German by Mrs J. C. Wills and first published in 1919 as an extra number of the Journal of the Ceylon Branch of Royal Asiatic Society.
Number of pages: 196, 8 plates.
Published in 1996.
Weight: 0.4 kg.
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MVR 690 MVR 750
This book is written by a historian who later got elected as the Maldives' first democratically elected President.
Please be advised that the dust jackets on these books have air bubble tunnels running across them. Other than that, these books are in excellent condition.
Blurb on dust jacket:
The Kingdom of Maldives has had a long recorded history of statehood. This statehood embodied not only total sovereignty in its governance but also a well-defined set of traditions that formulated its polity.
A political system perhaps can best be understood not so much from a discussion of its theoretical composition but more from its de facto operations. Mohamed Nasheed in this book cuts into the very thick of the actions and events of the 1800's Maldivian political history which has allowed him to exemplify the boundaries and the conduct that polity and as further given his room to show the interactions that led up to the major events in the Dhivehi polity.
Author biographical blurb on the dust jacket:
Published in 2003.
ISBN: 9789559098638
Weight: 0.5 kg.
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MVR 590 MVR 650
This book is much like a gazetteer in its outlay: a specific aspect is noticed in the chapters and 2 appendices. Chapters 1 to 8 notice (1) the physical features (2) Climate (3) Political division (4) Historical sketch (5) inhabitants (6) Production and manufactures (7) Trade and commerce and (8) money, weights and measures. The 2 appendices note (1) the political status of the sultan and (2) treatment of wrecks.
The book is a reprint of the edition published in 1883.
Published in 2004.
Weight: 0.9 kg.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches x 12.5 inches.
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Awaiting New Stock
This volume will ensure that Maldivian folklore is not lost and indeed reaches a global audience. It is a collection of 80 traditional short stories and legends selected from the large corpus of stories in the local oral tradition.
Published in 2012.
ISBN: 9788776941055
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MVR 220
A well-designed canvas bag for your books, shopping or to take with you to the seaside.
Contains the White Heron Books logo on one side and our slogan Love of reading on the other side.
This bag is available in Black, and also in Children's sizes.
All our bags are made with 100% cotton using eco-friendly dyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 39 cm
Width: 12 cm
Height: 36 cm
MVR 170
Our canvas bag, made in a smaller size, for children.
Contains the White Heron Books logo on one side and our slogan Love of reading on the other side.
Available colours: Blue, Pink, and Yellow.
All our bags are made with 100% cotton using eco-friendly dyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 26 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 24cm
MVR 180
A well-designed cotton bag for your books, shopping or to take with you to the seaside.
Contains the White Heron Books logo on one side and our slogan Love of reading on the other side.
All our bags are made with 100% cotton using eco-friendly dyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 35 cm
Width: 40 cm
