This book is an account of Edward Hogg's travels through Alexandria, Damascus, and Jerusalem in the mid-19th century, during the time of Ibrahim Pasha's successful campaign in the region. Hogg provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters, and offers insights into the political and social issues facing the region at that time. This is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East. 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.