02697cam a22003493u 4500 38242 UtSlPG 20260610133854.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DS Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Tome 2 des Œuvres de C. Volney Release date is 2011-12-07 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1" by C.-F. Volney is a travel narrative and historical account written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The work documents the author's observations and experiences during his travels through Egypt and Syria, focusing on the landscapes, cultures, and political conditions he encounters. As a prominent Enlightenment thinker, Volney provides a critical lens on the societies he visits, making it a valuable resource for understanding the era's perspectives on the East. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the initial impressions of an European traveler arriving in Alexandria. Volney vividly describes the sensory overload of the sights, sounds, and cultures that greet him, contrasting these experiences with preconceived notions shaped by literature. He details the architecture of Alexandria, the peculiarities of its inhabitants, and the striking presence of ancient ruins, which evoke deep reflections on history. The author conveys a sense of astonishment and admiration for the city while hinting at political and social challenges faced by its people, setting the tone for an exploration that blends personal observation with broader historical themes throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Syria Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Egypt Syria -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Egypt -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38242 79081 79081