Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec

Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec

Author: George Jones

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-15

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13:

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In 'Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec' by George Jones, readers are taken on a captivating journey through various Middle Eastern cities. Jones intricately weaves together vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the exotic settings. Written in a detailed and engaging style, the book offers a unique glimpse into the Middle East during the 19th century, providing historical and cultural insights that are still relevant today. The blend of travelogue, personal reflection, and historical commentary makes this book a valuable literary work for those interested in the region's rich heritage. George Jones, a well-traveled and keen observer, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his writing, adding depth and authenticity to his accounts. His passion for exploration and understanding shines through in the meticulous details and thoughtful insights he provides in each chapter. 'Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec' is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the Middle East's history and culture, offering a compelling and informative reading experience that will leave a lasting impression.


Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec

Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec

Author: George Jones

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-06-11

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9780282404314

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Excerpt from Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec: From the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise The reader, he believes, will be surprised to see the changes which the energetic government of Mohammed Ali has wrought in Egypt and Syria and these are only the beginning of changes. The whole East seems destined before long to a wonderful revolution, if not political, at least mental and moral. It is pleasing to see the present dawnings of light Upon two countries the most celebrated in the world; the one for its ancient science, the other for its religion. The night appears to be past, and the day spring at hand. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus and Balbec from the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise

Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus and Balbec from the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise

Author: George Jones

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2015-09-04

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9781341549267

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Syria's Monuments: their Survival and Destruction

Syria's Monuments: their Survival and Destruction

Author: Michael Greenhalgh

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 9004334602

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Syria's Monuments: their Survival and Destruction analyses travellers’ accounts of the Roman, Christian and Islamic monuments of Syria (including Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine/Israel). An epilogue assesses the impact of the recent civil war on the state of the monuments, and their likely future.