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Tent Life in the Holy Land

Tent Life in the Holy Land

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIsrael & Palestine History

ISBN10: 1163326933
ISBN13: 9781163326930
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 2.03
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tent Life in the Holy Land is a travelogue written by William C. Prime, an American journalist and author, about his experiences traveling through Palestine and the surrounding areas in the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of his journey, including his arrival in the region, his encounters with local people, his observations of the landscape and architecture, and his visits to historical and religious sites. Prime's writing is descriptive and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the places he visits and the people he meets. He also provides historical context and cultural insights that deepen the reader's understanding of the region. The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of daily life in the Holy Land, including the challenges of traveling and living in a tent, as well as the customs and traditions of the local inhabitants. Overall, Tent Life in the Holy Land is a fascinating and informative account of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into a world that has since been transformed by modernization and conflict.1859. Prime, a New York City lawyer, and his wife Mary Trumbull Prime were keen collectors of art and traveled extensively in pursuit of items for their collections. He wrote accounts of their travels in such works as Owl Creek Letters and The Old House by the River. Their travels to Africa and West Asia are recounted in Tent Life in the Holy Land and Boat Life in Egypt and Nubia.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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