The Lands Of The Saracens - Bayard Taylor - Bog

""The Lands of the Saracens"" is a travelogue written by Bayard Taylor in 1855. The book is a collection of essays on Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain, describing the author's travels to these regions. Taylor's writing style is vivid and descriptive, painting a picture of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered on his journey. He provides historical context and cultural insights, making this book both a travelogue and a historical account. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different region. The first part covers Palestine, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Sea of Galilee. The second part covers Asia Minor, including the cities of Smyrna, Constantinople, and the ruins of Troy. The third part covers Sicily, including the cities of Palermo and Catania. The fourth and final part covers Spain, including the cities of Granada, Seville, and Cordova. Overall, ""The Lands of the Saracens"" is a fascinating account of travel in the mid-19th century and a valuable historical document of the regions it covers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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.