Publisher's Synopsis
Travels In Syria And The Holy Land is a travelogue written by John Lewis Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer who lived in the early 19th century. The book is a detailed account of his journey through Syria and the Holy Land, which he undertook in the years 1810-1812. Burckhardt's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about the people, places, and customs he encountered on his travels. He describes the landscapes and cities he visited, including Damascus, Jerusalem, and Petra, with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for their historical and cultural significance.Throughout the book, Burckhardt also reflects on the political and religious tensions of the region, which were particularly fraught during his time there. He discusses the conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and various European powers, as well as the complex relationships between different religious groups in the Holy Land.Overall, Travels In Syria And The Holy Land is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through a region that continues to captivate and inspire travelers and scholars alike.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.
