Travels in Syria and the Holy Land
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
520
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/2,8 cm
Gewicht
960 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-9087-2
Travels in Syria and the Holy Land is a travelogue written by John Lewis Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer who traveled extensively in the Middle East during the early 19th century. The book describes his travels through Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Egypt, providing a vivid and detailed account of the people, culture, and landscapes he encountered along the way.Burckhardt's journey took him through some of the most remote and dangerous regions of the Middle East, including the deserts of Arabia and the rugged mountains of Lebanon. He encountered a diverse array of people, from Bedouin nomads to wealthy merchants, and witnessed firsthand the complex social and political dynamics of the region.Throughout the book, Burckhardt offers insightful observations on the history and culture of the places he visits, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Arabic language, literature, and religion. He also provides detailed descriptions of the architecture and landmarks of the region, including the ancient ruins of Palmyra and the holy city of Jerusalem.Travels in Syria and the Holy Land is a fascinating and important historical document, providing a unique perspective on the Middle East during a time of great political and social upheaval. It remains a valuable resource for scholars, travelers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.I had intended to sleep at Om Ezzeitoun, but I found the Druses very ill-disposed towards me. It was generally reported that I had discovered a treasure in 1810 at Shohba, near this place, and it was supposed that I had now returned to carry off what I had then left behind. I had to combat against this story at almost every place, but I was nowhere so rudely received as at this village, where I escaped ill treatment only by assuming a very imposing air, and threatening with many oaths, that if I lost a single hair of my beard, the Pasha would levy an avania of many purses on the village. I had with me an old passport from Soleiman Pasha, who, though no longer governor of Damascus, had been charged pro tempore with the government till the arrival of the new Pasha, who was expected from Constantinople.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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