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Butler, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson)
1846
1933
Butler, Lady Elizabeth
Thompson, Elizabeth Southerden
Letters from the Holy Land
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"Letters from the Holy Land" by Elizabeth Butler is a collection of travel letters written in the early 20th century. The work captures her personal impressions and experiences as she journeys through Palestine, offering insights not just into the landscape, but also into the historical and cultural significance of the places she visits. The author describes her travels with vivid detail, reflecting on the remnants of biblical history and the sacred sites of Christianity. The opening of the letters takes the reader through Butler’s initial reflections as she embarks on her journey from Venice to the Holy Land. She shares her sentiments as she departs from places familiar to her and enters a world steeped in religious and historical depth. Beginning in Port Said and making her way to Jaffa, she describes her arrival with delight and anticipation and notes the contrasts between her experiences in Egypt and those in Palestine. The early correspondences set a rich, emotional tone as she begins to explore the landscapes that are central to her faith, hinting at a profound personal journey intertwined with awe, curiosity, and historical reverence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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