Project Gutenberg 2007-07-18 Public domain in the USA. 945 Finn, James 1872 Byeways in Palestine Transcribed from the 1868 James Nisbet and Co. edition by Les Bowler "Byeways in Palestine" by James Finn is a travelogue and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles Finn’s explorations and observations during his extended stay in Palestine, focusing on lesser-known paths and locations rather than the well-trodden routes and major cities. Through his detailed accounts of the land’s natural beauty, cultural interactions, and historical significance, Finn aims to provide readers with a unique insight into the character of the Holy Land during that period. The opening of the travelogue introduces us to the author’s perspective as he reflects on his travels through Palestine. Finn describes the vibrant scenery and the interactions with various peoples, including peasants and Bedouins, as he journeys through the terrain. He notes the rich agricultural potential of the land, despite its troubled governance and sparse population, revealing a strong appreciation for both the beauty and the historical weight of the locations he explores. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes and encounters, setting a reflective and immersive tone as he invites readers to understand the region's significance beyond its biblical associations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Palestine -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 797158 2025-08-09T09:00:55.497967 text/html 785952 2013-03-16T14:06:04 text/html 1279013 2025-08-09T09:01:14.915831 application/epub+zip 1263609 2025-08-09T09:01:00.830881 application/epub+zip 392484 2025-08-09T09:00:57.871914 application/epub+zip 1539272 2025-08-09T09:01:23.340765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1437478 2025-08-09T09:01:09.690863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570055 2022-09-10T11:13:21.652686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655976 2025-08-09T09:00:53.769917 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 655802 2007-07-18T13:50:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18015 2025-08-09T09:01:23.522785 application/rdf+xml 14896 2025-08-09T09:00:58.453911 image/jpeg 3858 2025-08-09T09:00:58.148910 image/jpeg 1116143 2013-03-16T14:06:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 259285 2007-07-18T13:50:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 1189683 2025-08-09T09:00:55.644951 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia