{"product_id":"unexplored-syria-visits-to-the-libanus-the-tulul-el-safa-the-anti-libanus-the-northern-libanus-and-the-alah-paperback-9781108052023","title":"Unexplored Syria; Visits to the Libanus, the Tulúl el Safá, the Anti-Libanus, the Northern Libanus, and the 'Aláh (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108052023","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eUnexplored Syria\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eVisits to the Libanus, the Tulúl el Safá, the Anti-Libanus, the Northern Libanus, and the 'Aláh\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1872, this unusual two-volume guide explores the geography, natural history, politics and culture of Syria's remote provinces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard Francis Burton (Author), Charles Frederick Tyrwhitt Drake (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108052023, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 June 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e390 pages, 9 b\/w illus.  19 colour illus.  2 maps\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.2 cm, 0.5 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAfter 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. In Volume 1, Burton and Drake use their experiences of living and travelling in the country, and those of friends and colleagues, to explore the geography, natural history, politics and culture of remote provinces.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e General remarks\u003cbr\u003e 1. Cartographic and other notes on the watershed of the Baalbak plain\u003cbr\u003e 2. Preliminary tour in the Jebel Duruz Hauran\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1. Observations taken with aneroid and thermometer\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2. Proverbia Communia Syriaca\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3. On writing a roll of the law\u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4. Notes on the Hamah Stones.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266098417944,"sku":"9781108052023","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108052023i_337d2987-892a-424d-8be9-b3c171ec96b1.jpg?v=1696747085","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/unexplored-syria-visits-to-the-libanus-the-tulul-el-safa-the-anti-libanus-the-northern-libanus-and-the-alah-paperback-9781108052023","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}