Travels in Greece, Palestine, Egypt, and Barbary: During the Years 1806 and 1807

New York: Van Winkle and Wiley, 1814. 1st American. LibraryBound. Good. Van Winkle and Wiley, 1814. 1st American. Good. Translated from the French by F. Shoberl. A memoir of the author's life while he was researching and writing a religious history called Les Martyrs, ou le Triomphe de la Religion Chretienne. The introduction includes the history of Athens and Sparta and an inquiry into religious traditions related to Jerusalem-specifically, the authenticity of claims made by religious tourists, such as visiting the actual tomb of Christ. The text of the diary is full of literary references and adventure. Unlike other travel diaries, the narrative flow is more like a novel and the entries are not just lists of weather reports, food, pretty sights, and some funny anecdotes. Since the author had a research purpose during his time there, Travels in Greece has a protagonist with a purpose.

1814 Good Ex-Lib copy considering almost 200 YEARS OLD (1814). Pages & maps are not torn, aside from library markings the text & pages are VERY GOOD. 471 pp. + 46 pp. Appendix. Rebound to burnt orange in 1953 by library w/gold gilt lettering on spine. Embellished w/a map and 3 copper & 4 wood engravings. Light bumping on corners, yellowing edges, & page foxing. There are signs of visible wear which may include markings, bookplate or authors name, bumping, small tears, non-major spine or binding defects but book is still wholly intact. SEE PICTURES for any wear or defects. Condition based on age of book. To ensure you receive the quality of book expected we provide pictures of NOTICEABLE WEAR for ALL books we sell with marked conditions of GOOD + . If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to send us an email.