A Visit To Bashan And Argob

By Algernon Heber-Percy

Book Overview

A Visit to Bashan and Argob is a travelogue written by Algernon Heber-Percy, a British aristocrat who visited the region in the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of his journey through the ancient lands of Bashan and Argob, which are located in modern-day Jordan and Syria.Heber-Percy describes the landscape, people, and culture of the region, as well as its history and mythology. He explores the ruins of ancient cities, including the biblical city of Edrei, and encounters Bedouin tribes and other local inhabitants.The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the places and people Heber-Percy encountered, as well as maps of the region. Overall, A Visit to Bashan and Argob provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known corner of the world, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163594784
• ISBN13: 9781163594780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"