Travels In The Countries Between Alexandria And Paraetonium, The Lybian Desert, Siwa, Egypt, Palestine, And Syria, In 1821 (1822)

Travels In The Countries Between Alexandria And Paraetonium, The Lybian Desert, Siwa, Egypt, Palestine, And Syria, In 1821 (1822)

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Travels In The Countries Between Alexandria And Paraetonium, The Lybian Desert, Siwa, Egypt, Palestine, And Syria, In 1821 (1822) is a travelogue written by John Martin Augustus Scholz. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through various regions in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria in the year 1821. Scholz's travels take him through the ancient city of Alexandria, the barren and treacherous Lybian Desert, the oasis town of Siwa, and various other towns and cities in the region. The book provides a comprehensive description of the people, customs, and landscapes that Scholz encounters on his journey. He writes about the difficulties of traveling through the desert, the hospitality of the locals, and the various historical sites he visits along the way. Scholz also provides detailed observations on the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geological features of the landscape. Travels In The Countries Between Alexandria And Paraetonium, The Lybian Desert, Siwa, Egypt, Palestine, And Syria, In 1821 (1822) is an insightful and informative travelogue that provides a unique perspective on the region during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104513221
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 120
Weight: 185g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm