
audiobook
by D. O. (David Oyer) Van Slyke
PREFACE.
GARDEN OF EDEN.
ERRATA.
In this intriguing work, the author presents a carefully argued case that the fabled Garden of Eden may have a real, discoverable counterpart on Earth. Drawing on a close reading of Genesis alongside personal observations of a remote landscape, he matches the biblical description of four rivers—one great river flowing outward and three tributaries feeding inward—with a particular river system in the north‑west of the continent. The narrative weaves together scriptural excerpts, geographic detail, and reflections on why such a place would be modest in material wealth yet ideal for moral and intellectual growth.
The book walks the reader through the author’s reasoning, from early clues in ancient texts to the moment of “recognition” while surveying a hanging garden and its surrounding streams. It invites both believers and skeptics to consider a fresh perspective on an age‑old mystery, encouraging further exploration without claiming definitive proof.
Full title
Found at Last: the Veritable Garden of Eden Or a place that answers the Bible description of the notable spot better than anything yet discovered Or a place that answers the Bible description of the notable spot better than anything yet discovered
Language
en
Duration
~58 minutes (56K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1818–1890
A 19th-century Methodist minister and Civil War veteran, he is best remembered for an unusual and lively claim: that the biblical Garden of Eden could be found in western Wisconsin. His surviving work blends local landscape, scripture, and bold imagination in a way that still catches readers off guard.
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