Project Gutenberg 2015-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 1515 Oliphant, Laurence 1829 1888 Oliphant, Lawrence Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson) 1819 1897 Dana, Charles Anderson Haifa; or, Life in modern Palestine Produced by Enrico Segre and the Distributed Proofreaders Team DPT-It at http://dp-test.dm.unipi.it/ "Haifa; or, Life in Modern Palestine" by Laurence Oliphant is a collection of travel letters and observations written in the late 19th century. The work provides a vivid account of the social, cultural, and archaeological landscape of Palestine during a time of significant change, particularly through the eyes of a Western observer. The author draws upon his experiences living in the region, blending personal anecdotes with historical and archaeological insights about cities and communities he encounters. The opening portion of the text introduces the background and motivations for Oliphant's exploration of Palestine, setting the stage for a journey that intertwines history with modern life. He reflects on the profound Biblical significance of the land and contrasts the impressions of visitors with those of residents, indicating the depth of his research. Additionally, he outlines the various explorations and findings related to significant archaeological sites, emphasizing the area’s rich history and ongoing discoveries. Through descriptive prose, he brings to life the landscape, its ruins, and introduces his encounters with local cultures, inviting readers to consider the complex tapestry of modern and ancient existence in Palestine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Palestine -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 988228 2025-07-20T06:09:13.925639 text/html 963583 2024-10-22T23:10:00 text/html 508072 2025-07-20T06:09:26.118559 application/epub+zip 509397 2025-07-20T06:09:15.509611 application/epub+zip 509396 2025-07-20T06:09:14.725636 application/epub+zip 703893 2025-07-20T06:09:33.708535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631604 2025-07-20T06:09:25.256611 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631633 2022-09-22T15:47:40.680191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 873080 2025-07-20T06:09:12.781697 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 853244 2024-10-22T23:10:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17827 2025-07-20T06:09:33.854531 application/rdf+xml 18684 2025-07-20T06:09:14.828624 image/jpeg 3454 2025-07-20T06:09:14.777637 image/jpeg 387951 2025-07-20T06:09:13.996672 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 en.wikipedia