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Cook's Tourists' Handbook For Palestine And Syria (1876)

Cook's Tourists' Handbook For Palestine And Syria (1876)

Thomas Cook and Son

Hardcover

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164810723
ISBN13: 9781164810728
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 538
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cook's Tourists' Handbook for Palestine and Syria is a comprehensive guidebook that was first published in 1876 by Thomas Cook and Son. The book provides a detailed description of the various tourist attractions, historical sites, and cultural landmarks of Palestine and Syria. It covers the geography, history, and culture of the region, as well as practical information for travelers such as transportation, accommodations, and customs. The handbook is divided into several chapters that cover different regions and cities, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Damascus, and Aleppo. Each chapter includes detailed information about the various sites and attractions that can be found in that particular area, along with maps and illustrations to help travelers navigate the region. In addition to its practical information, the Cook's Tourists' Handbook for Palestine and Syria also provides a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and perspectives of European travelers during the late 19th century. The book includes numerous anecdotes and observations about the people, customs, and traditions of the region, as well as reflections on the political and religious significance of the various sites and landmarks. Overall, the Cook's Tourists' Handbook for Palestine and Syria is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, as well as for travelers looking to explore the region. Its detailed descriptions and practical advice make it a useful guidebook even today, more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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