Irwin's poems capture the sights, sounds, and sensations of his travels through the Middle East and North Africa in the early 19th century. The pastoral style and quiet lyricism of the poems offer a striking contrast to the exotic and foreign landscapes that inspired them. This collection is a rare glimpse into the world of 19th century travel and the role that poetry played in shaping the perception of different cultures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.