Project Gutenberg 2007-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 428 Finn, James 1872 Byeways in Palestine Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Transcribed from the 1868 James Nisbet and Co. edition by Les Bowler "Byeways in Palestine" by James Finn is a travelogue and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles Finn’s explorations and observations during his extended stay in Palestine, focusing on lesser-known paths and locations rather than the well-trodden routes and major cities. Through his detailed accounts of the land’s natural beauty, cultural interactions, and historical significance, Finn aims to provide readers with a unique insight into the character of the Holy Land during that period. The opening of the travelogue introduces us to the author’s perspective as he reflects on his travels through Palestine. Finn describes the vibrant scenery and the interactions with various peoples, including peasants and Bedouins, as he journeys through the terrain. He notes the rich agricultural potential of the land, despite its troubled governance and sparse population, revealing a strong appreciation for both the beauty and the historical weight of the locations he explores. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes and encounters, setting a reflective and immersive tone as he invites readers to understand the region's significance beyond its biblical associations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Palestine -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 797033 797058 2024-10-09T13:49:20.739803 2023-09-10T05:33:52.493585 text/html text/html 785952 2013-03-16T14:06:04 text/html 1116143 2013-03-16T14:06:26 text/html application/zip 1279163 2024-10-09T13:49:42.880706 application/epub+zip 1263787 2024-10-09T13:49:26.885754 application/epub+zip 392512 2024-10-09T13:49:23.523798 application/epub+zip 1539496 2024-10-09T13:49:52.197669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1437482 2024-10-09T13:49:36.800739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570055 2022-09-10T11:13:21.652686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655976 655925 2024-10-09T13:49:18.330814 2023-09-10T05:33:50.440541 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 655802 2007-07-18T13:50:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259285 2007-07-18T13:50:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18852 2024-10-09T13:49:52.449634 application/rdf+xml 14896 2024-10-09T13:49:24.183780 image/jpeg 3858 2024-10-09T13:49:23.860770 image/jpeg 1189647 2024-10-09T13:49:20.887820 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog