This journal recounts the travels of Edward Robinson and Eli Smith as they conducted biblical research in the Middle East in 1838. A fascinating glimpse into the landscapes and peoples of the region, as well as a valuable contribution to biblical scholarship, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the Holy Land. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.