Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec From the United States…
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"Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec From the United States..." by George Jones is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's journey through Egypt and Syria, focusing on historical sites, cultural observations, and the socio-political state of the regions visited during a naval cruise. The author seeks to provide insight into the significant transformations initiated by the rule of Mohammed Ali, particularly in Egypt.
The beginning of the work introduces the author and the setting of his travelogue as he approaches Egypt. Jones details his observations upon arrival in Alexandria, highlighting the grim atmosphere due to recent plague fears and the contrast of his previous living conditions in Indiana. As he and his party prepare for their journey to Cairo, they reflect on the historical grandeur of Egypt, particularly the Pyramids, and the oppressive state of its inhabitants under Mohammed Ali's rule. The opening sets the stage for both personal reflections and a keen examination of the historical and contemporary implications of the locations they visit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, George, 1800-1870 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04011887 |
| Title |
Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec From the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise With an Attempt to Discriminate Between Truth and Error in Regard to the Sacred Places of the Holy City |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MFR, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59702 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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