Volney's ""Travels Through Syria and Egypt"" is an account of his journey through the Middle East in the years 1783-1785. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering his travels through Syria and the second volume covering his travels through Egypt. Volney provides a detailed description of the people, culture, and landscape of these two countries during the late 18th century. He describes the cities and towns he visited, including Damascus, Aleppo, and Cairo, and provides insight into the customs and traditions of the people he encountered. Throughout the book, Volney also reflects on the political and social conditions of the region, including the Ottoman Empire's control over Syria and the Mamluk rulers of Egypt. He offers his observations on the economic and agricultural practices of the region, as well as the religious and philosophical beliefs of its inhabitants. Overall, ""Travels Through Syria and Egypt"" is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the Middle East during a period of great political and social change. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the region or in 18th-century travel writing.In Two Volumes.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.