From Dan to Beersheba A Description of the Wonderful Land, with Maps and Engravings and a Prologue by the Author Containing the Latest Explorations and Discoveries

"From Dan to Beersheba" by John Philip Newman is an exploration of Palestine's history, geography, and culture, highlighting its importance in biblical stories. This book journeys through the Holy Land, blending travel experiences with studies of the area’s landscapes and traditions, linking them to their historic and scriptural meaning. Newman's book begins by setting the stage with Palestine's geographical features, its mountains and plains, and considers the changes time has brought. He looks at the region’s borders, reflecting on the biblical importance of places from Dan to Beersheba, emphasizing the difference between the land’s past richness and its present state, blaming changes on nature and history. The history and information prepare readers for an examination of the Holy Land's historical story.