John Lewis Burckhardt

Travels in Syria and the Holy Land (eBook, ePUB)

An Exploratory Journey Through Middle Eastern Landscapes and Cultures

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Travels in Syria and the Holy Land' by John Lewis Burckhardt, the reader is taken on an immersive journey through the landscapes and cultures of the Middle East in the early 19th century. Burckhardt's writing style is detailed and observant, providing vivid descriptions of the people, places, and customs he encountered. The book serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into the region during a pivotal period of change and upheaval. Burckhardt's keen eye for detail and his ability to convey the atmosphere of the places he visited make this a compelling read for those interested in travel literature and Middle Eastern history. His account also sheds light on the complexities of the region and the interactions between different communities during this time. Through his travels, Burckhardt offers a unique perspective on Syria and the Holy Land, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 544
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664631374
• Artikelnr.: 58436764

Autorenporträt

John Lewis Burckhardt, born Johann Ludwig Burckhardt (1784-1817), was a Swiss traveler, geographer, and orientalist renowned for his pioneering explorations in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of Syria, the Holy Land, and areas within the Arabian Peninsula. A consummate linguist and a convert to Islam to facilitate travel, Burckhardt's journeys resulted in copious detailed accounts of regions hitherto less known to the Western world. His seminal work, 'Travels in Syria and the Holy Land' (published posthumously in 1822), stands as an intimate chronicle of the customs, geology, and archaeology of areas that he traversed. This book, along with his notes, contributed significantly to the knowledge of Arabic culture and early 19th-century Middle Eastern life. Burckhardt's literary style meshes keen observations with an empirical approach, granting future scholars a rich primary source. His narratives are marked by meticulous recording of details, inherently reflecting the heightened curiosity of this era of exploration. In 1812, Burckhardt made the significant discovery of the ancient city of Petra, contributing remarkably to archaeological and historical scholarship. He died prematurely of dysentery aged 32, yet his extensive writings sustained his legacy, prompting continued scholarly discourse on the regions he had explored and the cultures he had documented.

Inhaltsangabe

Editor's preface W. M. Leake; 1. Journal of a tour from Damascus, in the
countries of the Libanus and Anti-Libanus; 2. Journal of an excursion into
the Haouran, in the autumn and winter of 1810; 3. Journal of a tour from
Aleppo to Damascus, through the valley of the Orontes and Mount Libanus, in
February and March, 1812; 4. Journal of a tour from Damascus into the
Haouran, and the mountains to the E. and S. E. of the Lake of Tiberias, in
the months of April and May, 1812; 5. Description of a journey from
Damascus through the mountains of Arabia Petraea and Desert el Ty, to
Cairo, in the summer of 1812; 6. Journal of a tour in the peninsula of
Mount Sinai, in the spring of 1816; Appendix: 1. An account of the Ryhanlu
Turkmans; 2. On the political division of Syria, and the recent changes in
the government of Aleppo; 3. The Hadj route from Damascus to Mekka; 4.
Description of the route from Boszra in the Haouran, to Djebel Shammor; 5.
A route to the eastward of the Castle El Hassa.