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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
From London to Alexandria ......1
CHAPTER II.
From Alexandria to Beyrout -------9
CHAPTER HI.
The Road from Beyrout to Damascns --------17
CHAPTER IV.
Settling down at Damascus ----------24
CHAPTER V.
A General View of Damascns ------------33
CHAPTER VI.
Description of the Hajj, and what we saw -----------46
CHAPTER VII.
A Day’s Shopping in the Bazars ------------------62
CHAPTER VIII
Familiar Conversation about Syria—Climate—Health—Horses, and Treatment—Friendly Visits—Arab Cafes—Arab Dancing, Music, and Singing --------------------79
CHAPTER IX.
Society—Reception Day—Customs—Turkish Officials --------------93
