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A TRIP ABROAD
BY - DON CARLOS JANES
CHAUCER. - PREFACE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
CHAPTER I. - SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND.
CHAPTER II. - CROSSING EUROPE.
CHAPTER III. - ASIA MINOR AND SYRIA.
CHAPTER IV. - A FEW DAYS IN GALILEE.
CHAPTER V. - SIGHT-SEEING IN JERUSALEM.
CHAPTER VI. - SIDE TRIPS FROM JERUSALEM.
A diligent missionary sets out from the American heartland and spends five months wandering the ancient lands of Palestine and Egypt. Along the dusty roads and bustling bazaars he records vivid impressions of holy sites, local customs, and the striking geography that frames biblical history. His observations are peppered with the practical challenges of travel in the early twentieth century, offering listeners a glimpse of both the awe and the everyday moments that shaped his pilgrimage.
The narrative goes beyond personal travelogue, weaving in concise sketches of the region’s history and detailed notes that become clearer when paired with a map. An appended chapter turns the focus back to the United Kingdom, describing the work of Churches of Christ across Britain and Ireland, and inviting American readers to understand their overseas connections. Throughout, the author’s earnest desire to share what he has learned shines through, making the account both informative and heartfelt for anyone curious about the Holy Land’s past and its living faith communities.
Full title
A Trip Abroad An Account of a Journey to the Earthly Canaan and the Land of the Ancient Pharaohs; To Which Are Appended a Brief Consideration of the Geography and History of Palestine, and a Chapter on Churches of Christ in Great Britain An Account of a Journey to the Earthly Canaan and the Land of the Ancient Pharaohs; To Which Are Appended a Brief Consideration of the Geography and History of Palestine, and a Chapter on Churches of Christ in Great Britain
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (309K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1944
A tireless early 20th-century writer and missionary advocate, he turned long journeys and close observation into books meant to widen readers’ view of the world. His work is especially remembered for stirring interest in global Christian missions and for travel writing shaped by firsthand experience.
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