Publisher's Synopsis
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 is a detailed account of his journey through Syria and Palestine, documenting his encounters with local people, customs, and landmarks.Burckhardt's journey took him through some of the most important historical and religious sites in the region, including Jerusalem, Damascus, and the ancient ruins of Palmyra. He describes the architecture, culture, and daily life of the people he encountered, as well as his own experiences traveling through the often harsh and dangerous terrain.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscapes and landmarks of the region, as well as Burckhardt's insights into the social and political climate of the time. He also provides detailed accounts of the religious practices and beliefs of the various communities he encountered, including Jews, Muslims, and Christians.Overall, Travels in Syria and the Holy Land is a fascinating and informative account of an important period in Middle Eastern history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's culture, history, and religion.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.
