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Titus Tobler
1806–1877
A Swiss doctor who turned his curiosity into journeys, he became one of the 19th century's notable explorers and writers on Palestine. His books blend close observation, scholarship, and a traveler's eye for place.
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Lustreise ins Morgenland, Erster Theil (von 2)
by Titus Tobler
Lustreise ins Morgenland, Zweiter Theil (von 2)
by Titus Tobler
About the author
Born in Stein, Appenzell, on July 25, 1806, Titus Tobler studied medicine and worked as a physician, but his interests reached far beyond medical practice. He also became known as a dialect researcher and an energetic writer with a lasting interest in the history and geography of the Holy Land.
Tobler traveled repeatedly in Palestine and built his reputation through detailed studies of Jerusalem and the wider region. His work helped document the area's topography and travel literature, and he is especially remembered for combining firsthand travel experience with careful historical research.
Alongside his scholarly work, he was involved in Swiss political life before settling in Munich in 1871. He died there on January 21, 1877, leaving behind a body of writing that reflects both scientific discipline and a genuine fascination with the places he explored.