OF A TOUR IN THE LEVANT, BY WILLIAM TURNER, ESQ. ̓Αλρεκέως κατάλεξον Ὅππη ἀπεπλάγχθης τε καὶ ἅς τινας ίκεο χώρας TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE T2 vol.1 GEORGE CANNING, &c. &c. &c. SIR, IT is with the warmest feelings of thankfulness and respect, that I presume to dedicate the following pages to you, who placed me in the sitcation which enabled me to visit the Countries I have attempted to describe, and from whom I have always experienced so much condescension and friendship; and, if I had no other excuse for venturing to commit my Journal to the press, I should confidently rest my apology on the opportunity it affords me of thus publicly acknowledging the obligations you have heaped upon me, and of expressing, as strongly as I can, that whilst I continue to enjoy life and memory, I must ever be proud of your protection, and grateful for your kindness. |