The Holy Land and Syria by Frank G. Carpenter

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Author Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
Title The Holy Land and Syria
Series Title Carpenter's world travels
Credits Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Holy Land and Syria" by Frank G. Carpenter is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work offers an exploration of the geographical, cultural, and historical aspects of the Holy Land and its surrounding regions, reflecting on the intertwining of contemporary life with biblical history. Carpenter's narrative is likely informed by his first-hand experiences and interactions during his extensive travels, providing readers with insights into a land of deep religious significance. The opening of the book presents an introduction to the themes and purposes of Carpenter’s travels, emphasizing the transition of Palestine from a land under Moslem rule to one increasingly dominated by Christians and Jews following World War I. He describes the rich landscape and the historical reverberations of biblical tales throughout these regions, suggesting a vivid connection between past events and present realities. The reader is invited to visualize the places highlighted in the scriptures as Carpenter outlines his journey, beginning with references to the Land of Goshen and moving towards key biblical sites with a blend of observation and reflection on historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Palestine -- Description and travel
Subject Syria -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 71363
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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