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LoC No.: 04011891
Title: The Caravan Route between Egypt and Syria
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Summary: "The Caravan Route between Egypt and Syria" by Archduke of Austria Ludwig Salvator is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the author's journey across the desert landscape between Egypt and Syria, documenting the various caravans, landscapes, and cultures he encounters. It highlights the significance of this route in the context of trade and travel historically while reflecting on the changes brought about by modern advancements, such as the Suez Canal. In the narrative, the author recounts his travels through various locations such as El Kantara, Katya, and Gaza, illustrating the challenges faced by caravans and the natural beauty of the desert. He documents the interactions with local Bedouins, the flora and fauna of the region, and his musings on the feasibility of railway development to enhance trade between Egypt and Syria. The book is enriched with sketches and illustrations by the author, providing a visual context for the historical and cultural insights offered throughout the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ludwig Salvator, Archduke of Austria, 1847-1915
Translator: Hesse-Wartegg, Ernst von, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 26705
Published: Sep 26, 2008
Downloads: 430
Language: English
Subject: Palestine -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04011891
Title: The Caravan Route between Egypt and Syria
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Caravan Route between Egypt and Syria" by Archduke of Austria Ludwig Salvator is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the author's journey across the desert landscape between Egypt and Syria, documenting the various caravans, landscapes, and cultures he encounters. It highlights the significance of this route in the context of trade and travel historically while reflecting on the changes brought about by modern advancements, such as the Suez Canal. In the narrative, the author recounts his travels through various locations such as El Kantara, Katya, and Gaza, illustrating the challenges faced by caravans and the natural beauty of the desert. He documents the interactions with local Bedouins, the flora and fauna of the region, and his musings on the feasibility of railway development to enhance trade between Egypt and Syria. The book is enriched with sketches and illustrations by the author, providing a visual context for the historical and cultural insights offered throughout the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ludwig Salvator, Archduke of Austria, 1847-1915
Translator: Hesse-Wartegg, Ernst von, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 26705
Published: Sep 26, 2008
Downloads: 430
Language: English
Subject: Palestine -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.