Travels in Turkey, Asia-Minor, Syria, and Across the Desert Into Egypt

This fascinating travelogue details the experiences of British physician William Wittman as he accompanied the Turkish army through Egypt, Asia Minor, and Syria in the late 18th century. Wittman's accounts of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encountered, as well as his observations on the plague and other diseases prevalent in the region, offer valuable insights into the history of medicine and public health in the Middle East.

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