The Crescent and the Cross is a travelogue written by Eliot Warburton, published in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through the Middle East, including Turkey, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt. Warburton's narrative is a mix of personal experiences, historical facts, and cultural observations. He describes the people he meets, the places he visits, and the customs and traditions he encounters. The book is divided into two parts: ""The Crescent"" and ""The Cross."" In the first part, Warburton describes his travels through Muslim countries, while in the second part, he explores Christian sites and traditions. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Middle East, its historical accuracy, and its insights into the cultural and religious differences between East and West. The Crescent and the Cross is a classic travelogue that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Middle East in the mid-19th century.1852. Two Volumes in One. Bartholomew Elliott George Warburton, British traveler and novelist, typically known as Eliot Warburton, gave up his practice as a barrister for travel and literature. He became a hit with his first book, The Crescent and the Cross. It was an account of his travels to Turkey, Syria, Palestine and Egypt. The spirited narrative of his adventures and the picturesque sketches of Eastern life and character were more than sufficient to justify the success of the book.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.