The Crescent and the Cross or Romance and Realities of Eastern Travel

The Crescent and the Cross or Romance and Realities of Eastern Travel is a travelogue written by Eliot Warburton. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in the Middle East, including Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, during the mid-19th century. Warburton provides a fascinating insight into the culture, customs, and traditions of the region, as well as the political and religious tensions that existed at the time. The book is divided into two parts - Romance and Realities - with the former focusing on the author's adventures and experiences, while the latter provides a more objective and critical analysis of the region. The book is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and people, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.1852. Two Volumes in One. Bartholomew Elliott George Warburton, British traveler and novelist, typically known as Eliot Warburton, gave up his practice as a barrister for travel and literature. He became a hit with his first book, The Crescent and the Cross. It was an account of his travels to Turkey, Syria, Palestine and Egypt. The spirited narrative of his adventures and the picturesque sketches of Eastern life and character were more than sufficient to justify the success of the book.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.