Constantin-Francois Volney 
Volney’s Ruins, or Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires [PDF ebook] 
Translated Under the Immediate Inspection of the Author From the Sixth Paris Edition

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Hail, ye solitary ruins, ye sacred tombs, and 616m walls! Pb youriled forth m itation, pours its yer lpdgdlt’ane and vulgar mind shrinks with dismay from your august and awe-inspiring aspect, to me ye unfold the mbllmast charm of contem lation and sentiment, and ofl’er to m senses the In ury of a ensand delicious and enchanting oughts How sumptuous the feast toabeing that hasataste to rehab, and an understanding to consult you What rich and noble admoni tions, what exquisite and pathetic lessons read to a heart that is susceptible of exalted feelings anvaa’rusm’r.