02441cam a22003133u 4500 59702 UtSlPG 20260610134356.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04011887 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Jones, George, 1800-1870 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-08 E-text prepared by MFR, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "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.) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59702 100528 100528