The Holy Land and Syria by Frank G. Carpenter
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| Author | Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924 |
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| Title | The Holy Land and Syria |
| Series Title | Carpenter's world travels |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71363 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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