Thomas Shaw
Travels or Observations: Relating to Several Parts of Barbary and the Levant is a travelogue written by Thomas Shaw in 1757. The book is a detailed account of the author’s travels across North Africa and the Middle East during the early 18th century. Shaw was a British traveler and naturalist who spent several years exploring the region, studying its flora and fauna, and observing its people and cultures.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different part of the region. Shaw begins by describing his journey from England to Algiers, where he spent several months studying the local customs and traditions. He then travels to Tunis, Tripoli, and other cities along the North African coast, describing the landscape, climate, and people he encounters along the way.In the second part of the book, Shaw travels to the Levant, visiting Palestine, Syria, and other parts of the region. He describes the ancient ruins of Palmyra and Baalbek, as well as the cities of Damascus and Jerusalem. Throughout the book, Shaw provides detailed descriptions of the plants, animals, and natural features he encounters, as well as the customs and traditions of the people he meets.Travels or Observations is an important historical document that provides a valuable glimpse into the culture and society of North Africa and the Middle East during the 18th century. It is also a fascinating travelogue that offers a vivid and detailed account of the author’s adventures and observations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
