Medio Oriente

In ‘Haifa; or, Life in Modern Palestine, ‘ Laurence Oliphant presents a vivid and poignant portrayal of Palestine during the late 19th century. Through a blend of travel writing and sociopolitical co …

In ‘Sketches of Persia, ‘ John Malcolm presents a vivid and nuanced portrayal of early 19th-century Persia, weaving together extensive travel accounts, historical observations, and cultural insights. …

In ‘Journal of a Residence at Bagdad, ‘ Anthony Norris Groves offers a vivid and meticulous account of his experiences in the heart of Iraq during the 19th century. Written in a reflective and engagi …

In ‘By Desert Ways to Baghdad, ‘ Louisa Jebb Wilkins crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines personal journeys with the historical complexities of the Middle East. Through vivid descriptions a …

In ‘Travels in Syria and the Holy Land, ‘ John Lewis Burckhardt presents a captivating narrative that intricately blends personal observation with historical and cultural insights. Writing in the ear …

In ‘A Ride Across Palestine, ‘ Anthony Trollope offers an immersive travelogue that intricately blends personal narrative with keen observations of the landscapes, cultures, and communities of 19th-c …

In ‘Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah, ‘ Richard Francis Burton offers an evocative and richly detailed account of his journey to the heart of Islamic devotion. Written in an …

‘I have entitled this account of my summer’s tour through Al-Hijaz, a Personal Narrative, and I have laboured to make its nature correspond with its name, simply because ‘it is the personal that inte …

Richard Francis Burton’s ‘Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah’ is a captivating account of his journey through the holy cities of Islam, documenting not only the physical challe …

In ‘Byeways in Palestine, ‘ James Finn offers a rich, evocative exploration of the lesser-known paths and narratives of the Holy Land, merging travelogue with historical account. Finn’s literary styl …