Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec From the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise With an Attempt to Discriminate Between Truth and Error in Regard to the Sacred Places of the Holy City

"Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec From the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise" by George Jones is a 19th-century travelogue that tells of a journey through the historical lands of Egypt and Syria providing the reader with cultural insights and the author's observations of the political climate during a naval voyage. Starting with his arrival in Alexandria where Jones makes keen observations of the surroundings due to the recent outbreaks of plague and quickly contrasts with his former life in Indiana, Jones is observant of the impact of Mohammed Ali’s rule. He provides insight into both the historical grandeur of the Egyptian civilization and the oppressive realities of its inhabitants, setting the stage for an exploration of profound cultural and historical significance.