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THE PLAIN OF TROY.

General observations on the topography of Grecian Cities-Evidence of the Trojan War

independent of Homer-Identity of the Plain-Importance of the text of Strabo-

-Plan of the Author's Expedition—River MENDER —Tomb of Ajax-Cement used

in the AIANTEUM-Plants-Halil Elly-Inscription-Thymbreck-Tchiblack-

Remarkable Ruins -Probable site of PAGUS ILIENSIUM- and of CALLICOLONE

-Route from the BEYAN MEZELLY-Antient sepulchre and natural mound·

Opinion concerning Simois-Prevalent errors with regard to Scamander-Ruins

by the CALLIFAT OSMACK - Inscriptions-Village of Callifat-Medals-Remains

DISTRICT OF TROAS.

Ford of the Mender-Fountains of Bonarbashy-their temperature-Possible allusion to

them in Homer-Antiquities of Bonar bashy-Heights called the Acropolis-Antient

Tumuli-Probable origin of the supposed Acropolis-Observations by the Polar Star

-Journey to the source of the Mender-Basalt pillars-ENEIA-Remarkable tomb

-Plain of Beyramitch-Warm springs—Beyramitch—Antiquities—Kûchûnlû Tépe

-Temple and altars of Jupiter-Evgillar-Ascent to the summit of Gargarus-

Oratories of hermits-View from the highest point of the mountain-Errors in the

geography of the country-Appearance of the Idaan Chain towards Lectum-

Dangerous situation of the Author.

DISTRICT OF TROAS.

Second excursion upon Gargarus—Greek chapels-Source of the Scamander-Journey to

Alexandria Troas - Bergas-Chemalé- Decomposition of Granite- Stupendous

column-Hot baths-Form of the sepulchre called SOROS-Alexandria Troas -

Splendid remains of public BALNEA-Other vestiges of the city-Votive tablet to

Drusus Cæsar-Udjek-Tomb of Esyetes-Erkessy-Interesting Inscription -

Sigeum-Antiquities-Mount Athos-Tombs mentioned by Strabo-Return to the

Dardanelles-Summary of Observations made in Troas.

FROM THE HELLESPONT TO RHODES.

Transactions at the Dardanelles-Public Sports-Inscriptions-Voyage down the Hel-

lespont-Tenedos -Lectum Promontory-Lesbos-Erythraean Straits-Chios-

Straits of Samos - Burning Vapour-View of Patmos and the Cyclades-Pirates

-Cos-Plane Tree-Inscriptions-Fountain of Hippocrates-Greek Manuscripts

-Beautiful piece of Antient Sculpture-Voyage from Cos to Rhodes-Ruins of

Cnidus-visited by Morritt, and by Walpole-Carpathian Isles-Rhodes.

FROM RHODES, TO THE GULPH OF GLAUCUS, IN ASIA MINOR.

Rhodes Climate-Antiquities -Lindus-Inscriptions - Pagan Ceremony-Divers of

Syme and Nisyrus-Gulph of Glaucus-Grandeur of the scenery-Malaria-Genoese

Island-Ruins of Telmessus-Theatre-Oracular Cave-Sepulchres of the Telmessen-

sians-Tomb of Helen, daughter of Jason-Other Soroi-Mausoleum-Monolithal

Sepulchres-Ruins at Koynûcky-Turbulent state of the country-Conduct of the

natives upon the coast-New-discovered Plants-Isle of Abercrombie.

FROM ASIA MINOR TO EGYPT.

The Tauride sails for Egypt-Vigilance of the English Cruizers-Extraordinary instance of

the propagation of Sound-Astonishing appearance presented by the British Fleet-

Spectacle caused by the ravages of War-State of affairs upon the Author's arrival

-Obstacles encountered by the Expedition under Sir Ralph Abercrombie-Sir Sidney

Smith-Account of the Campaign-Causes of delay in landing the troops-Death

of Major McArras-Descent of the army-Battle and victory of the eighth of

March-General Menou-Affair of the Twelfth-Action of the Thirteenth-Battle

of the Twenty-first-Sensation caused by the Death of Abercrombie-Measures pur-

sued by his Successor-The Author's view of the Country-Journey to Rosetta.

FROM ROSETTA IN EGYPT, TO LARNECA IN CYPRUS.

Return to the Fleet - Nelson's Island - Antiquities-Rosetta -Trilinguar Inscription —

Scarabæus Pilularius-Curious Edifice in Rosetta, of the Gothic form - Voyage to

Cyprus-Appearance of the Island Salines-Hot Winds —Larneca-Insalubrity

of

of the Island-Produce of the Land-Wine of Cyprus-Wretched Condition of the

Country-Phoenician Idols-Nature of the Cyprian Venus-Antient Gems-Signet

Rings-Origin of the Camachuia-Theban Stone-Paintings commemorated upon

Gems-Notice of a Picture by Zeuxis from an antient Greek Manuscript-Sub-

stances used for the Signets of Cyprus-their most antient form.

Situation of Citium

- Phoenician Settlements

Antient Geography of the Island -

Illustrious Citieans Last Remains of the City Reports concerning Baffa

· Minerals of Cyprus - Journey to Nicotia-Women of Cyprus-Gardens of

Larneca-Desolate Appearance of the Country-Village of Attièn - Primeval

Mills-Curious Mode of keeping Bees-Carob Tree-Appearance of Nicotia-

Banishment of Prostitutes-Palace of the English Dragoman-Visit to the Turkish

Governor-his reception of the Author-Oriental Mode of entertaining Guests-

Gûyûmjee, or Goldsmiths of Turkey - Antiquities obtained in the Bazar-Polished

Stones of Cyprus-Antient Gems found in Nicotia - Camels-Rivers of the Island

-Antient Phoenician Medal-Tetradrachm of Tyre-Return to the Fleet-Loss

of the Iphigenia.

FROM EGYPT TO SYRIA.

Departure from Egypt - Course of the Romulus Frigate, in her voyage to St. John

d'Acre - Djezzar Pacha― Importance of the Port of Acre Druses

with Djezzar its

consequences- Climate of Acre - Shores of the Mediterranean

-Present state of the city-its former condition - Remains of Antient Buildings-

Medals of ACRE and of SIDON-Attack upon the long-boat of the Romulus

Appeal to the Pacha - his conduct upon that occasion Further interview with

Djezzar-Commerce of Acre.

THE HOLY LAND.-ACRE TO NAZARETH.

Commencement of the Author's Journey in the Holy Land - Camp of Djezzar Pacha's

Cavalry Cavalcade for the Expedition - Syrian Tents -River Belus - Plants

-SHEPHAMER- Reception by the Agha Grave of an Egyptian form-Plain of

Zabulon-SAPPHURA, or SEPPHORIS Medals - Druses-State of Christianity in

the Holy Land - Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne- Gothic Remains -Dis-

covery of Antient Pictures - Their probable age-Country between Sephoury and

Nazareth-Dress of the Arabs -Alarm of the Plague - NAZARETH-Condition of

the Inhabitants Fountain of the Virgin-Custom illustrating a Saying of our

Saviour-Franciscan Convent-Pretended Miracles-Superstitions of the Country

- Empress Helena - Other Objects of Reverence in Nazareth Mensa Christi-

Environs of the town- Ordinary Penance of Travellers in the Holy Land.

THE HOLY LAND.-NAZARETH TO TIBERIAS.

The Author leaves Nazareth, to visit Galilee-Rani - Cana - Chapel of the Village -

Reliques-Turan · ·Caverns-Intense Heat-Basaltic Phænomena―their Origin

explained Plants Geological Features of Galilee - View from the Kernel-

Hatti · Libanus - Village of Hatti- Druses Antelopes — Sea of Galilee, or

Lake Gennesareth – Tiberias-

Baths of Emmaus

quities-Minerals of the Lake Non-descript Shells - River Jordan — Hippos

-Dimensions of the Sea of Galilee Singular Fishes-Antient Naval Engage-

Supposed Miracle caused by the French — Popu-

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Departure from Tiberias - Effect of the Climate Productions of the Desert

State of the Country - Mount Thabor - Change of Route - Narrow Escape of the

Author-Camp of Djezzar's Cavalry - Wars of the Arabs - Their Manners and

Disposition - Address of an Arab to his Mare - SIMMOOM, or Wind of the Desert -

Bread baked in the Sun's Rays. Emir of the Mountains — Plain of Esdraelon

Encampments Jennin- Effect produced by Change of Government - Santorri -

Antient Castle Napolose or SICHEM - Reception by the Governor - Aspect and

State of the City - Its various Appellations

Its various Appellations — Circumstances connected with its

antient History-Tomb of Joseph-Tomb of Joshua Nature of those Reliques -

Samaritans Jacob's Well.

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Journey to Jerusalem

Singular Cultivation of Judæa — Jacob's Field — Bethel — Beer

-Prospect of the Holy City - Formalities of a Public Entry- Reception by

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the Inhabitants - Gate of Damascus — Identity of "the Holy Places"- Visit to the

Governor-Convent of St. Salvador - Appearance of the Monks - Dormitory for

Travellers - Pilgrim's Chamber - Convent Stores — Library — Exactions of the

Turks - Manufactures of Jerusalem- Mecca Fruit-Fetid Limestone - Water of

the Dead Sea - Visit to "the Holy Places"— Sepulchre of the Messiah — Its Iden-

tity disputed-Its present Appearance Other Reliques - Plan for the Survey of

the City-Sion Gate-Discovery made by the Author-Inference derived from it—

Possible Site of Golgotha, or Calvary — Greek Inscriptions

- Greek Inscriptions - Remarkable Tomb

- Hebrew Inscriptions - Conjecture respecting Mount Sion.

THE HOLY LAND.- JERUSALEM.

The Subject continued Identity of the Holy Sepulchre again contested - Origin of its

supposed locality — Improbability of the tale - Further View of the Jewish Ceme-

teries - Aceldama - Inscriptions - Antient Paintings Age of the CRYPTE -

Fountain Siloa, and Oak Rogel - Mount of Olives - View from the summit

-Difference between the Modern and Antient City — Situation of Mount Sion —

Pagan Remains upon Mount Olivet — Their possible origin — Ascent of David -

LAKE ASPHALTITES - General Appearance of Judæa - Miraculous Impression of our

Saviour's Foot-GARDEN OF GEthsemane Olives of the Mount. Tomb of the

Virgin Mary - Sepulchres of the Patriarchs - Bazars - Sepulchres of the Kings

their real history - Mosque of Omar - Greek and Armenian Convents - State

of Politics in Jerusalem.

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THE HOLY LAND.-JERUSALEM TO BETHLEHEM, JAFFA, AND ACRE.

Journey to Bethlehem - Singular example of dexterity in a Goat- View of Bethlehem

Prospect of the Dead Sea - Erroneous notions entertained of this lake Cause

of those opinions - Authors by whom it is described - Precautions upon entering

Bethlehem-Descent into the Valley - Critical examination of a passage in

Josephus David's Well - Interesting circumstances connected with its history -

Antiquity of Eastern Wells - Account of Bethlehem - Tomb of Rachel - Caverns

- Terebinthine Vale-Valley of Jeremiah- Vegetable Productions Arabs-

Bet hoor-Rama - History of that city - St. George of Diospolis - Ravages caused

by the plague-Jaffa — Improbability of the supposed Massacre by Buonaparté

Antient history of Jaffa - Voyage along the Coast Cæsarea- Return to

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