This book is a collection of sketches and drawings by the noted American artist Joseph Pennell, based on his travels in the Middle East in the early 20th century. It includes over 150 illustrations of temples, ruins, and landscapes, as well as Pennell's vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met. The book also includes an introduction by the art critic Roger Fry, who discusses Pennell's place in the history of American art. 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.