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Departure for Rhodes-A Hurricane-The Gulf of Symi-Its Scenery-Description of the
Bay-The Island of Vurnos-Greek colony-Island of Patelina-Remains of the
Knights of St. John-Village of Darachia-Water Tortoises-Climate-Rhodes-Its
Harbour-The Knight's Tower-Fortifications-The Strada Cavaliere-Its Council Hall
-Escutcheons-A Dream of the past-The Burial Ground-Ancient Guns-Inhabitants
-Greek Quarter-Condition of the Island-Cause of its Decay-Auction of Bashalicks
-Effects upon the people-The late Reforms-Climate-Leprosy Zoology-The Co-
lossus and Ancient Harbour-The Basha-His Residence and Costume Troops -
Petrified Beach-A Funeral-A Launch-Visit to Marmorice-Its Scenery-Town-A
Serenade-Neighbouring Valleys-Summer Houses-Inhabitants-Bees-Mountain Ve-
getation-Land Tortoises-The Ancient Physcus-Grave-yards-Fat-tailed Sheep-Bay
of Karagatch-The Surrounding Country-Plane Trees-Turkomans-A Shooting ex-
cursion-Proceed to the Gulf of Glaucus
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CHAPTER XVI.
ASIA MINOR.
The Gulf of Glaucus-Macri-Its Scenery-The Modern Town-Its Inhabitants-Un-
healthy situation of the place-Telmessus-Its Tombs-Barrows-Stela-Pillars men-
tioned by Josephus-Inquiry into the origin of Pillars-Found in the British Isles-
Their different uses-The Soros-The Tomb of Helen-Sarcophagi peculiar to Asia
Minor A Warrior's Tomb-Rock-carved Sepulchres-Regal Mausolea-Their Façades
-An ancient Temple-Remarkable form of its Roof-Reflections upon Tombs-The
Theatre-Description of its Ruins-Acoustics of the Ancients-Cyclopean Proscenium-
Magnificent prospect of the Spectators-Surrounding Scenery-The Grecian Drama-
The charms of Travel-The Soothsayer's Cave-Baths-Dromedaries-Climate-Classic
Authorities upon Telmessus-The Isle of Cavaliére-Bay of Kalamaki-Kastelorizo-
Its Town, Harbour, and Navy-The Island of Cyprus-Limasol-The Cyprian Wine-
Malaria-We sail for Syria
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CHAPTER XVII.
SYRIA.
Beyrout-Quarantine-Rise of the Sea-Silk manufactory-Proceed to Jaffa-Lebanon-
A Storm-Tyre-Appearance of the Place-Inhabitants-Present condition of Tsour-
Comparison of its Ancient Grandeur and Merchandise--Questions proposed for Inquiry
-Position of the Peninsula-Water Tower-Whence its Supply-A Remarkable Rock
-The Aqueduct-Marshuk-Its Cistern and Water works-A Threshing Instrument-
Discovery of Ancient Tombs-Their Position-Historic Sketch of the Several Cities of
Tyre-Its Earliest Mention-Chronology of Sir I. Newton-Pala Tyrus-Its Antiquity
-Siege of Shalmanazer-Destruction by Nebuchadnezzar-Building of Insular Tyre-
Besieged by Alexander-Prophetic fulfilment-Its History up to the Introduction of
Christianity-From that to the Crusades-Probable Site of Pale Tyre-Opinion of the
Count de Bertou-Derivation of the word Tyre-Definition of Pale-Position of
Ancient Cities-Sepulchres-Aqueducts-The Modern Town-Its Population-Remains
of the Insular City-Rise of the Sea-Harbours-Submerged Ruins-Discovery of the
Dye-pots-Fountains of Solomon-Departure from Tyre-Caipha-Proceed to Jaffa
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Jaffa-Lazarettos-Convents-The ancient Harbour-Gardens about Jaffa-Plain of Sharon
-Its verdure-Recollections on passing through it-Its atmosphere-Villages-Ramlah
-Pilgrims-Convent of St. Nicodemus-The Martyr's Tower-Trade of the town--
Monks-Proceed to Jerusalem-Goats-Hill country of Judea-Sterility of Palestine-
Beth-horon-Village of Jeremiah-The Terebinthine Vale -The Battle-field of Goliath
-An Allegory-First view of the Holy City-The Latin Convent-The Hospicium
-Father Benjamin-Visit to the Superior-His inquiries-Church of the Holy Se-
pulchre-Its outer court-Mohammadan Guards-Anointing stone-Calvary-The place
of the Cross-Altars-Emotion of the Pilgrims-The Holy Sepulchre-Its Pavilion-
Description of the Tomb-Stations and holy places-Pillar of scourging-Singing-
Louis Philip-Disgraceful conduct of the Friars-Recollections of the Crusades-Peter
the Hermit-Exciting scenes in the church of the Sepulchre-Sensations produced
by the place-The Holy Fire-Its late fatal result-Death of three hundred pilgrims-
A midnight scene in Jerusalem-An Armenian Bishop-The identity of the sacred
places
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CHAPTER XIX.
JERUSALEM.
Topography of Jerusalem-Mode of Constructing Maps-Opinions of Clarke and Bucking-
ham-Plans of Mr. Catherwood-Description of the hills on which the city stands-The
Streams and Valleys-Map of the Author-History of the several Cities on this Spot-
Salem-Derivation of Jerusalem-Sion-Building of the Temple-Destruction by
Nebuchadnezzar-Rebuilt by Zerubbabel-Agrippa's Wall round Bezetha-Errors in
Topography-Descriptions of Josephus-Acra and Moriah-The Three Walls---Tower
of Hippieus-Circuit of the Ancient City-Tower of Antonia-Tower of Psephinus-
The Royal Sepulchres-Walls of Nehemiah-Description of the Gates and Fountains-
Establishment of their Sites-The Armoury-Existing Remains of the ancient City-
Cyclopean Work-The Outer Enclosure of the Temple-Mourning Israelites- Beren
Solyman-Bridge to the Xistus-Similarity of Architecture-Authority of Ancient
Writers Circumference of the Ancient and Modern City-Elia Capitolina
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CHAPTER XX.
Promise of a New City-The Labours of Mr. Fry-Prophecies-Lines of the Prophetic
City-Tower of Hananeel-The Eastern Wall-The Northern Boundary-Goath-The
Southern and Western Walls-The Prophet Ezekiel-His Vision-The City-like
Temple-Its Measurements-Its Supposed Symbolical Meaning-Reference to Solomon's
Temple-The Eastern Gate-Its Architecture-Traditions-Its Station in the Milennial
City-Remarkable Predictions concerning it-Mohammadan Traditions of Jerusalem
-The Manuscript of Jalal-Addin--Prophecy of Mahadi-Expected Return of Messiah
-Dr. Clarke's Topography-His alleged Discoveries-Position of Mount Sion-Objec-
tions of Mr. Buckingham-Their Fallacy-His Map-Refutation of Clarke's Objections
-Sepulchres of David-Proofs from the Book of Joshua-Clarke's Knowledge of the
Holy City-Authority of the Apostles-Calvary-Vulgar Errors-Golgotha-Identity
of the Holy Sepulchre-Opinions of Dr. Robinson-Grotto of Jeremiah-The Royal
Sepulchres-Tomb of the Judges Their Manner of Construction-The Valley of
Jehoshaphat-Tomb of the Virgin-Gethsemane-Mount of Olives-Sepulchres of the
Patriarchs-Siloam-Valley of Hinnom-The Aceldama-Discoveries of the Author-
The Races of Mankind-Opinion of Dr. Prichard
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The Jews-Their Character in Jerusalem-Number-Benjamin of Tudela-Means of
Subsistence Their Love for the City-Patriotism-Transportation of their bones-
Their Language-Synagogues-Ancient Customs-Present State and Prospects-A
Touching Scene-Hope-Lepers-Houses-Female Inhabitants-Their Amusements-
Missionaries-The English Church-The Different Sects of Christians-The Latin
Fathers-A Pharmacy-Greeks-Armenians-Their Convents-Door of the Holy
Sepulchre Copts-Their History and Customs-Effects of the Conscription-An Arab's
Love-Pool of Bethesda-Its remarkable Masonry-Tomb of David-A Prussian
Prince-A Navigator" of the Dead Sea-Irish Travellers-Eastern Shepherds-Beth-
lehem-Its Beautiful Females-Convent-Place of the Nativity-Etham-Solomon's
Cisterns-Aqueduct-Visit to Bethany-Sepulchre of Lazarus-Return to Ramla-
Sirocco-Climate of Palestine-An Adventure-How to catch a Mule-Reflections on
the East-Its Wonders and present Prospects-Proceed to Europe
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CHAPTER XXII.
GREECE.
Departure from Jaffa-Flying Fish-Syra-Cape Colonna-Temple of Minerva Sunias
-The Piræus-Omnibuses-Athens-View of the Parthenon-Present Condition of
the City-Sir Edmund Lyons-Society-King Otho-Bavarian Government-The New
Palace-Its Cost-The Greek Loan-Destruction of the Pentelic Quarries-Climate of
Athens Accommodation for Invalids-Means of Access-Fossil Beds of Pikermi-
Visit to Marathon-Mr. Finlay-His Paper on the Battle-Arrow-heads-Their
Similarity to Irish-Varna-Leoshea-Return to Athens-Easter-The Greek Church
-Christian Salutation-Romaic Dance-Missionaries-Schools-The English Church
-Hospitals-Museum-Proceed to the Morea-Napoli di Romania-Tyrinthus-Tomb
of Agamemnon-Mycena-Its Lions-Architecture-Argos-Geological Appearance→→
Gibraltar-Advantages of Yachting-Return to Ireland
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APPENDIX.
A.-On a New Method of Preserving Fish for Zoological Collections
B.-On Travel, the Education suitable for Travellers, and the Advantages that would
arise to Science from Travelling Fellowships in the University of Dublin
C.-The Physical History of the Guanches
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K.-Observations on the Trochilus of Egypt
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L.-The Scarabæus
M.-The Tyrian Dye
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O.-Register of the Fahrenheit Thermometer, on Board the Crusader Yacht, taken at the
Hours of 9, A.M.; 12, N.; and 9, P.M.; from the 9th December to the 23rd of
May, 1837-8
N.-Anatomical Characteristics of Ileads found in the Aceldama, and Description of the
Cranium of a Modern Egyptian
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