GENERAL STATEMENT OF CONTENTS. GENERAL STATEMENT ON CONTENTS. Banishment of Prostitutes - Palace of the English Drago- man- Visit to the Turkish Governor_his Reception of the Author-Oriental Mode of entertaining Guests, Gúyümjee, or Goldsmiths of Turkey-Antiquities obtained in the Bazar-Polished Stones of Cyprus-Antient Genus found in Nicotia-Camels— Rivers of the Island-Antient the Inhabitants-Fountain of the Virgin-Custom illus- trating a Saying of our Saviour—Franciscan Convent- Pretended Miracles--Superstitions of the Country - Em- press Helena-Other Objects of Reverence in Nazareth- Departure from Egypt--Course of the Romulus Frigate, in her voyage to St. John d'AcremDjezzar Pasha-Import- ance of the Port of Acte–Druses – Interview with Djezzar -its Consequences-Climate of Acre --Shores of the Me- diterranean-Present State of the City-its former Cow- dition - Remains of Antient Buildings—Medals of ACRE and of Sipon-Attack upon the Long-boat of the Romulus The Author leaves Nazareth, to visit Galilee—Rani--Cana- Chapel of the Village-Relics-- Turan-Caverns--In- tense Heat – Basaltic Phenomena—their origin explained - Plants—Geological Features of Galilee - View from the Kern-el-Hatti-Libanus-Village of Hatti-Druses ---Antelopes-Sea of Galilee, or Lake Gennesareth- Tiberias, Baths of Emmaus-Capernaum--Soil and Produce-Castle House of Peter—Adrianæum-Descrip- tion of Tiberias-Antiquities-Minerals of the Lake Non-descript Shells-River Jordan- Hippos—Dimensions of the Sea of Galilee-Singular Fishes --Antient Naval Commencement of the Author's Journey in the Holy Land- Camp of Djezzar Pasha's Cavalry--Cavalcade for the Expedition-Syrian Tents-River Belus-Plants-ShEF- HAMER-Reception by the Agha--Grave of an Egyptian form--Plain of Zabulon—SAPPHURA, or Sepphoris- Medals-Druses State of Christianity in the Holy Land --Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne-Gothic Remains -Discovery of Antient Pictures-Their probable Age- THE HOLY LAND.--TIBERIAS TO NA POLOSE. Departure from Tiberias-Effect of the Climate-Produc- tions of the Desert-Labi-State of the Country-Mount Thabór - Change of Route>Narrow Escape of the Author -Camp of Djezzar's Cavalry-Wars of the Arabs~ Their Manners and Disposition - Address of an Arab to Copy a Certificate given to the Author by the Guardians of Temperature of the Atmosphere, according to Diurnal 06- servation made during the Journey; with a corresponding Names of Places visited in the Author's Route ; with the time of Travelling from one place to another. Copy a Certificate given to the Author by the Guardians of Temperature of the Atmosphere, according to Diurnal 06- servation made during the Journey; with a corresponding Return to the Fleet-Nelson's Island-- Antiquities Trilinguar Inscription - Scara- bæus Pilularius-Curious Edifice in Rosetta of VOL. IV. B Gems-Notice of a Picture by ZeuxisSub- CHAP. I. 1 the Fleet. Nelson's Upon the first of May, we returned to the to examine the Isle of Bekier', or, as it is now their remains; and we were proud to aid their Antiqui- pious labour. Small as this island is, it yet contains very remarkable antiquities. We observed the paved floors of buildings, with part of their superstructure, and some arched chambers lined with stucco, stretching out from the island towards Aboukir. Other tieg. some (1) Or, Aboukir. (2) Even the Rosetta branch of the Nile is at such a considerable distance to the East of Aboukir Bay, which was the real scene of action, that to call it the Action of the Nile is not less absurd than to name the Battle of Trafalgar the Action of Tangiers. quin pious labour. Small as this island is, it yet CHAP. 1. Gems—Notice of a Picture by Zeuxis-Sub stances used for the Signets of Cyprus—their most antient form. Fleet. ad. Upon the first of May, we returned to the rn to fleet for our baggage, and took this opportunity to examine the Isle of Bekier', or, as it is now om's called, “ Nelson's Island." We procured here about half a bushel of the bulbs of a rers superb species of lily, with which the whole island was covered. Heaps of human bodies, cast up after “the Action of the Nile,” as it has been rather improperly termed, and not having been exposed to the devouring jackal still presented upon the shore a revolting spel. remains might also be observed under water ; a convincing proof of the changes to which the coast has been liable, from the encroachment of the sea. A very singular subterraneous passage, now open at its northern extremity, leads to some apartments in the opposite direction, which have an aperture above them, on a level with the surface of the higher part of the island : no conjecture can be formed whither this passage extended elsewhere, as it has been opened by the sea towards the bay. Pliny mentions this island; but the history of these ruins seems to be lost in hopeless obscurity : some have suspected that they might have belonged to the antient city of Canopus, now lying buried beneath the waves,-a memorable instance of the fate attending cities distin: guished only by their vices : but all this is mere conjecture, and some reasons will be given in the sequel to show that Canopus may have had a different situation". We found here a few other curious plants, whose names will appear in the Appendix to the Third Section; and we observed in great abundance, among the sand, those small and beautiful shells worn by Maltese sailors, in their ears. tacle. Captain Clarke, who was with us employed the crew of his cutter in burying their remains; and we were proud to aid their contains some very remarkable antiquities We observed the paved floors of buildings with part of their superstructure, and some arched chambers lined with stucco, stretching out from the island towards Aboukir. Other (3) See Chap. VIII. Vol. V. B 2 (1) Or, Aboukir. (2) Even the Rosetta branch of the Nile is at such a considerable distance to the East of Aboukir Bay, which was the real scene of actio, that to call it the Action of the Nile is not less absurd than to name tike Battle of Trafalgar the Action of Tangiers. |