Unexplored Syria - Visits to the Libanus, the Tulul el Safa, the Anti-Libanus, the Northern Libanus, and the 'Alah (Paperback)

After his diplomatic sojourn in Syria as consul in Damascus, Richard Francis Burton (1821 90) published, in 1872, this two-volume account of nineteenth-century Syria. It is the result of collaboration with several partners with specific expertise, primarily Charles Frederick Tyrwhitt Drake (1846 74) but also Burton's wife. Throughout his life Burton immersed himself in as many different cultures as possible. His natural aptitude for languages and disguise allowed him to frequently pass himself off as a native. The two years he was consul were eventful, including local uprisings, an assassination attempt and religious strife. This work reveals the unknown and extraordinary side of Syria. Volume 2, based on extensive travels through the northern highlands and the eastern edges of the country, explores the anthropology, ancient history, archaeology and geology of these regions.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Unexplored Syria 2 Volume Set, Volume 2
Release date:	June 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Richard Francis Burton • Charles Frederick Tyrwhitt Drake
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	436
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-05203-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions
LSN:	1-108-05203-7
Barcode:	9781108052030

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