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Jim McDougall · 31st December 2007, 06:11 PM

Excellent Stuart! Thank you for the most interesting detail and noting the information on the terms as well. On the 'thum' term, I was relying on memory so it is good to know that the term applies to the Meccan examples rather than specifically to the Omani. Good perspective on the relative seclusion of most of Arabia before WWI, which brings to mind the amazing adventures of Sir Richard Burton in entering these much restricted regions in the 19th century.
Again, thank you for sharing these!
All very best regards, and a very happy new year!
Jim

31st December 2007, 06:11 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,212	Excellent Stuart! Thank you for the most interesting detail and noting the information on the terms as well. On the 'thum' term, I was relying on memory so it is good to know that the term applies to the Meccan examples rather than specifically to the Omani. Good perspective on the relative seclusion of most of Arabia before WWI, which brings to mind the amazing adventures of Sir Richard Burton in entering these much restricted regions in the 19th century. Again, thank you for sharing these! All very best regards, and a very happy new year! Jim