This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Methuen & co. in 1898 in 374 pages; Subjects: Middle East; Balkan Peninsula; History / Ancient / Egypt; History / Europe / Baltic States; History / Middle East / Egypt; History / Europe / Eastern; History / Middle East / General; Travel / Middle East / General;