Bøger af William Wittman

This fascinating travelogue details the experiences of British physician William Wittman as he accompanied the Turkish army through Egypt, Asia Minor, and Syria in the late 18th century. Wittman's accounts of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encountered, as well as his observations on the plague and other diseases prevalent in the region, offer valuable insights into the history of medicine and public health in 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.

Travels In Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria And Across The Desert Into Egypt: During The Years 1799-1801 (1803) is a travelogue written by William Wittman. The book provides a detailed account of Wittman's journey through Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt during the years 1799-1801. Wittman describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters during his travels, providing insights into the political and social conditions of the regions he visits. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps that help to bring Wittman's experiences to life. Overall, Travels In Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria And Across The Desert Into Egypt: During The Years 1799-1801 (1803) is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Middle East during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.

A historic travelogue with an eye toward the medical conditions encountered along the way, this rare book sheds light on western Asia from a unique vantage-point.