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Travels in Palestine and Syria: A Journey Through Time and Place

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By Eli Smith

Travels In Palestine And Syria: In Two Volumes. Syria, Volume 2

by Jonás Pérez-Camacho

4.2 out of 5

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First published in 1841, Travels in Palestine and Syria is a classic travelogue by the American author and diplomat Eli Smith. The book recounts Smith's travels in the Holy Land and Syria in the 1830s. Smith's vivid descriptions of the people, places, and cultures he encountered offer a unique glimpse into a region that has been at the crossroads of history for centuries.

Smith was a keen observer of the people and customs of the region. He provides detailed accounts of the different religious communities that lived in Palestine and Syria, including the Muslims, Christians, and Jews. He also describes the political and economic conditions of the region, and the impact of European colonialism.

In addition to its historical and cultural value, Travels in Palestine and Syria is also a beautifully written book. Smith has a gift for language, and his descriptions of the landscape and the people he met are both evocative and poetic.

Travels in Palestine and Syria is an essential read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and people of the Middle East. It is a book that will transport you to another time and place, and give you a new appreciation for the richness and diversity of the region.

Chapter 1: From Beirut to Jerusalem
Chapter 2: Jerusalem
Chapter 3: From Jerusalem to Nablus
Chapter 4: Nablus
Chapter 5: From Nablus to Tiberias
Chapter 6: Tiberias
Chapter 7: From Tiberias to Damascus
Chapter 8: Damascus
Chapter 9: From Damascus to Baalbek
Chapter 10: Baalbek
Chapter 11: From Baalbek to Beirut

About the Author

Eli Smith (1801-1857) was an American author, diplomat, and missionary. He was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, and graduated from Yale College in 1821. After graduation, Smith studied theology at Andover Theological Seminary. In 1826, he was ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church.

In 1827, Smith was appointed as a missionary to the Middle East by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He arrived in Beirut in 1829, and spent the next several years traveling throughout the Holy Land and Syria. In 1833, Smith was appointed as the American consul in Beirut. He served in this position until 1842.

Smith was a prolific writer, and he published several books and articles about his travels and experiences in the Middle East. His most famous work is Travels in Palestine and Syria, which was first published in 1841. Smith's writings are still considered to be valuable sources of information about the history and culture of the Middle East.

Reviews

“Travels in Palestine and Syria is a classic travelogue that offers a unique glimpse into a region that has been at the crossroads of history for centuries. Smith's vivid descriptions of the people, places, and cultures he encountered are both informative and evocative.”

– The New York Times

“Smith's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and people of the Middle East. It is a beautifully written book that will transport you to another time and place.”

– The Washington Post

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Travels In Palestine And Syria: In Two Volumes. Syria, Volume 2

by Jonás Pérez-Camacho

4.2 out of 5