In the 1930s H.V. Morton took trips through the Middle East and recorded his observations. This book focuses on his travels through Syria, Iraq and Egypt. As he travels to ruins of past civilizations and visits places where future conflicts will take place, the reader explores the history and life of this cradle of civilization though his eyes. A precise and often witty observer, Morton provides background both historical and religious to the places he visits and makes the reader feel like a fellow traveller. Illustrated with sepia photographs.