Diaries of Lorenzo Warriner Pease, 1834-1839: An American Missionary in Cyprus and his Travels in the Holy Land, Asia Minor and Greece

Lorenzo Warriner Pease was an American missionary to Cyprus who died in 1839. His eleven manuscript diaries, preserved in the Union Theological Seminary in New York, cover his journey, time, and travels in Cyprus, Syria, the Lebanon and Palestine, and Greece. The author's edition of these diaries, with introduction and notes, is richly illustrated with engravings and pictures of the period.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Lorenzo Warriner Pease, an American missionary, embarked on a journey to Cyprus in 1834 and documented his experiences in eleven manuscript diaries, which are now preserved in the Union Theological Seminary in New York. These diaries provide a unique insight into his travels, including visits to Syria, the Lebanon, Palestine, and Greece, during a period of significant change in the region. Pease witnessed the arrival of King Otto in the new Greek kingdom, observed the turbulent affairs of the Near East under Muhammad Ali, and was involved in the movement for social and intellectual reform in Cyprus. The author's edition of these diaries, with introduction and notes, offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, featuring engravings and pictures of the period.

ISBN-13: 9781138723924