{"product_id":"eothen-or-traces-of-travel-brought-home-from-the-east-paperback","title":"Eothen, or Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander William Kinglake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSimon C. Drew\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEothen (\"From the East\") recaptures a bold young Englishman's exploits in the Middle East during the 1830s. Alexander William Kinglake recounts his rambles through the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt in a style radically different from other travel books of his era. Rather than dwelling on art or monuments, Kinglake's captivating narrative focuses on the natives and their cities. His adventures ― populated by Bedouins, pashas, slave-traders, monks, pilgrims, and other colorfully drawn personalities ― include crossing the desolate Sinai with a four-camel caravan and a sojourn in plague-ridden Cairo. Victorian readers were captivated by Kinglake's chatty tone and his uncompromising honesty, and two centuries later this remarkable travelogue remains funny, fresh, and original. Presented here in a modern, up-to-date font, with an informative introduction by Simon C Drew. \"My favorite travel book. Sparkling, ironic, and terrific fun.\" -- Jan Morris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander William Kinglake (1809-91) was an English travel writer and Member of Parliament. He wrote an in-depth account of the Crimean War but is best remembered for this work, an account of his 1834-35 trip to the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751946879264,"sku":"9781910346082","price":20.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/342670175de4e9577619546d5dba0633.webp?v=1779983918","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/eothen-or-traces-of-travel-brought-home-from-the-east-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}