Ship And Shore: Or Leaves From The Journal Of A Cruise To The Levant

Ship and Shore: Or Leaves from the Journal of a Cruise to the Levant is a travelogue written by Walter Colton. The book describes Colton's journey to the Levant, a region in the eastern Mediterranean that includes modern-day Greece, Turkey, and Egypt. Colton was a chaplain on board the USS Congress, a ship that sailed from Boston in 1831. The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of the journey, including stops in the Azores, Malta, and Constantinople. Colton describes the people he meets, the landscapes he sees, and the customs and traditions of the places he visits. He also provides historical and cultural context for the places he visits, discussing the ancient ruins of Greece and the religious significance of Jerusalem.Throughout the book, Colton reflects on his experiences and offers his observations on the world around him. He writes about the beauty of nature, the diversity of human cultures, and the challenges of life at sea. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and colorful anecdotes.Ship and Shore: Or Leaves from the Journal of a Cruise to the Levant offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Levant, as well as for those interested in the art of travel writing.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.