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100 1 _aOliphant, Laurence,
_d1829-1888
245 1 0 _aHaifa; or, Life in modern Palestine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-21
508 _aProduced by Enrico Segre and the Distributed Proofreaders Team DPT-It at http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it/
520 _a"Haifa; or, Life in Modern Palestine" by Laurence Oliphant is a collection of travel letters and observations written in the late 19th century. The work provides a vivid account of the social, cultural, and archaeological landscape of Palestine during a time of significant change, particularly through the eyes of a Western observer. The author draws upon his experiences living in the region, blending personal anecdotes with historical and archaeological insights about cities and communities he encounters. The opening portion of the text introduces the background and motivations for Oliphant's exploration of Palestine, setting the stage for a journey that intertwines history with modern life. He reflects on the profound Biblical significance of the land and contrasts the impressions of visitors with those of residents, indicating the depth of his research. Additionally, he outlines the various explorations and findings related to significant archaeological sites, emphasizing the area’s rich history and ongoing discoveries. Through descriptive prose, he brings to life the landscape, its ruins, and introduces his encounters with local cultures, inviting readers to consider the complex tapestry of modern and ancient existence in Palestine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPalestine -- Description and travel
700 1 _aDana, Charles A.
_q(Charles Anderson),
_d1819-1897
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50026
999 _c90864
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