The Critical Review Volume 3; Or, Annals of Literature (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1816 Excerpt: ... if the proper regard had been paid to the arrangement of the abundant specimens in every department of mineralogical science; but in the confusion and chaos in which it has been suffered to remain, it is of little comparative utility. When some time since we visited that splendid establishment, we were told, that it was the intention of those to whose care it is intrusted, to remove this impediment to improvement; and we shall be happy to learn that this design has been faithfully and ably fulfilled. Art. IX.--Travels of Ali Bey in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria, and Turkey--between the Years 1 803 and 1807-Written by himself, and illustrated by Maps and numerous Plates. 2 vols. 4to. Pp. 339-373. Longman, Hurst, and Co. 1816., in stating the purpose of travelling, says, that it is not to measure how many feet the Santa Rotunda may be lowered, or what proportion the countenance of Nero may bear, in ancient ruins, to particular models that may be preserved of him, but I'important est, defrotter, ct limer votre cervelle contre celle d'autrui. The advantages of this collision and polish may be obtained from the present work, but they will be more extensively acquired by those who have studied the previous history of the countries which this traveller visited, so as to afford the means of comparison with former times, in which he will be found to give them but little assistance. Syria, which was once the seat of power and learning, is now depopulated by wandering Bedouins, who are, however, less formidable than the Pacha by whom they are oppressed 5 and the rich plains of Fez and Morocco, which were for two years traversed by our author, although illumined five centuries ago by so many academies, so many universities, and so many literary establi...