A very RARE and beautiful and interesting 2 volume 1900 edition set...."The Unchanging East" is a travelogue written by Robert Barr in 1899. The book details the author's travels through various countries in the Orient, including Tunis, Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Land. Barr describes his experiences in these places, including the people he met, the cultures he encountered, and the landscapes he saw. The book also includes accounts of the author's troubles during his travels, such as illness and theft. Throughout the book, Barr reflects on the similarities and differences between the East and the West, and the ways in which the East has remained unchanged over time. Inside overall clean and complete, plates with speaking tissue guards, externally original cloth a bit faded on margins and spine, light wear, overall good. Scarce