Travels in Southern Europe and the Levant, 1810-1817 / The Journal of C. R. Cockerell, R.A.

The journal records extended travels through the eastern Mediterranean and southern Europe, tracing sea voyages, stays in Constantinople, Crete, Smyrna, the Greek mainland and Italian cities. It combines lively travel narrative, architectural description and archaeological reporting, including the discovery and movement of ancient sculptures and excavations at temples; sketches and practical details of life on board and in diverse towns; encounters with officials, local unrest and illness; and reflections on monuments, local customs and the difficulties of early nineteenth-century fieldwork. Chapters alternate day-to-day incidents with site studies and personal impressions.