Petra, A Poem: To Which A Few Short Poems Are Now Added is a book written by John William Burgon and published in 1846. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the ancient city of Petra, located in modern-day Jordan. The poem describes the beauty and grandeur of the city, as well as its history and significance.In addition to the main poem, the book also includes a few shorter poems written by Burgon. These poems cover a variety of topics, including nature, religion, and love.Overall, Petra, A Poem is a work of literature that celebrates the majesty of an ancient city and explores universal themes of human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, history, or the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.