Tent Work in Palestine a Record of Discovery and Adventure - Claude Reignier Conder - Bog

""Tent Work in Palestine"" is a book written by Claude Reignier Conder, which chronicles his experiences of exploring Palestine during the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part details Conder's explorations and discoveries in the Holy Land, including his work with the Palestine Exploration Fund, while the second part is more focused on his adventures and experiences living in a tent in the region.Throughout the book, Conder provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, and his writing is both informative and engaging. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help bring his experiences to life.Overall, ""Tent Work in Palestine"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Palestine, as well as those interested in the history of exploration and adventure.1878. Two Volumes in One. Victorian soldier, explorer, and scholar, Claude Reignier Conder, narrates his exploits in surveying 4700 square miles of Western Palestine. Contents of Volume I: The Road to Jerusalem; Shechem and the Samaritans; The Survey of Samaria; The Great Plain of Esdraelon; The Nazareth Hills; Carmel and Acre; Sharon; Damascus, Baalbek and Hermon; Samon's Country; Bethlehem and Mar Saba; Jerusalem; and The Temple and Calvary. Contents of Volume II: Jericho; The Jordan Valley; Hebron and Beersheba; The Land of Benjamin; The Desert of Judah; The Shephelah and Philistia; Galilee; The Origin of the Fellahin; Life and Habits of the Fellahin; The Bedawin; Jews, Russians, and Germans; and The Fertility of Palestine. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.