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The Ruins of Bible Cities: Their Scenes and Associations is a historical and archaeological book written by Ebenezer Davies and published in 1868. The book explores the ancient ruins of various cities mentioned in the Bible, including Jerusalem, Jericho, and Bethlehem. Davies provides detailed descriptions of the architectural features and historical significance of each site, as well as the religious and cultural associations that have been attributed to them over time. The book is a fascinating exploration of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Holy Land, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the archaeology and history of the Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The ill health of my wife, occasioned by long residence amid the sultry swamps of Guiana, compelled me a few months ago to accompany her on a visit to the United States of America. Having taken our passage in a ship to New Orleans, we found ourselves in fifteen days on the far-famed Mississippi, -the "father of waters." On gazing around, our first feeling was one of awe, to find ourselves actually ascending that majestic stream, that great artery of the greatest valley in the world, leading into the very heart of a continent

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Book Excerptream would render fruitless. This circumstance, with the want of harbour at the mouth of the Mississippi, has hitherto operated greatly against the trade with New Orleans, which is 110 miles up the river. Recently, however, a magnificent harbour has been discovered between Cat Island and Isle Apitre, within Lake Borgne, and only ten miles from the coast of the mainland. This new harbour, easily accessible from the sea, at all times contains a depth of water varying from thirty to fifty feet, and is so protected on all sides that vessels may ride with the greatest safety in the worst weather. From this harbour to Bayou on the mainland the distance is only twelve miles, and from Bayou to New Orleans forty-six miles, --making altogether only fifty-eight miles from Cat Island Harbour to New Orleans; whereas, by the difficult and dangerous route of the Mississippi, the distance is 110 miles. The importance and value of such a harbour it is difficult to over-estimate. Its beneficial effect on the future destiny.

Title: American scenes and Christian slavery: a recent tour of four thousand miles in the United States.Author: Ebenezer DaviesPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04381600CollectionID: CTRG03-B519PublicationDate: 18490101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Printer's statement from colophon.Collation: xii, 324 p

"The ill health of my wife, occasioned by long residence amid the sultry swamps of Guiana, compelled me a few months ago to accompany her on a visit to the United States of America. Having taken our passage in a ship to New Orleans, we found ourselves in fifteen days on the far-famed Mississippi, -the "father of waters. " On gazing around, our first feeling was one of awe, to find ourselves actually ascending that majestic stream, that great artery of the greatest valley in the world, leading into the very heart of a continent. The weather was very cold; the trees on the river's bank were leafless; and the aspect of nature on every hand told it was winter. What a change! But a fortnight before we were panting under an almost vertical sun."

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American Scenes and Christian Slavery: A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States is a book written by Ebenezer Davies about his travels through the United States in the mid-19th century. Davies, a Welsh minister, traveled through the northern and southern states, observing and documenting the social, political, and economic conditions of the country. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, American Scenes, describes Davies' travels through the northern states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He writes about the cities he visited, the people he met, and the landscape he encountered. He also comments on the social and political issues of the time, including the abolitionist movement and the growing tensions between the North and South.The second part, Christian Slavery, focuses on Davies' travels through the southern states, including Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. He writes about the institution of slavery, which was still legal in the South at the time, and the impact it had on the people he met. He also discusses the role of Christianity in justifying and perpetuating slavery, and argues that true Christianity is incompatible with the practice.Overall, American Scenes and Christian Slavery provides a detailed and insightful look into the United States during a pivotal time in its history. Davies' observations and criticisms of American society and slavery offer a unique perspective on the country's past and present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1849, American Scenes and Christian Slavery is a description, in epistolary format, of American life, nature, culture, and its slave trade during the nineteenth century, as observed by a British abolitionist, Ebenezer Davies, during his travels through the United States. Davies had been the minister of Mission Chapel, New Amsterdam, and in this collection of letters, he offers valuable contemporary perspectives on the people and the manners of America as they appeared to him during a journey of over four thousand miles. A favourable reception of a few similar letters that were published in the Patriot magazine paved the way for the preparation of this book. The book's 37 chapters record the author's impressions of Ohio, the river Mississippi and the cities of New Orleans, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Davies' travelogue is a witty account of an English traveller's experiences of nineteenth-century America.