Laroumet G.: Vers Athenes et Jerusalem,journal de Voyage en Grece et en Syrie. Paris 1898 First edition, in 8vo 19x13cm,contemporary leather over boards,text clean and bright, complete: 352p.,overall in almost fine condition. Laroumet travelled the Levant at the end of 19th century,during 1896. He landed at Itea and toured around Greece (Delphi,Olympia,Mikines) in the newly then unearthed ancient famous cities and oracles.He continued to Athens and provide a long report of his stay. He has visited later many Greek islands (Dilos,Siros, Rhodes) and Cyprus (a chapter of 20 pages is devoted to the island). In his return from Syria he had stayed weeks in Crete, another chapter cover his stay in this island.A very detailed 19th century travel account based in accurate remarks.