"The Holy Land and Syria" by Frank G. Carpenter is a captivating travelogue that transports readers to the heart of the Holy Land and its neighboring regions in the early 20th century. Weaving together geographical, cultural, and historical elements, Carpenter’s narrative offers a rich exploration of a land steeped in religious significance. Informed by his personal travels and encounters, Carpenter highlights Palestine's shift from Moslem control to a growing Christian and Jewish influence after World War I, painting a vivid picture of the landscape where biblical stories resonate. The book embarks on a journey through key biblical sites, starting with the Land of Goshen, allowing readers to connect past events with present realities through keen observation and historical reflection.
The Holy Land and Syria
By Frank G. (Frank George) Carpenter
Journey to a land where ancient biblical tales meet the changing world of the early 20th century.
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About the AuthorFrank George Carpenter was a journalist, traveler, travel writer, photographer, and lecturer. Carpenter was a writer of geography textbooks and lecturer on geography, and wrote a series of books called Carpenter's World Travels. His writings helped popularize cultural anthropology and geography.
Frank George Carpenter was a journalist, traveler, travel writer, photographer, and lecturer. Carpenter was a writer of geography textbooks and lecturer on geography, and wrote a series of books called Carpenter's World Travels. His writings helped popularize cultural anthropology and geography.
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