Project Gutenberg 2017-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 236 Kelman, John 1864 1929 Fulleylove, John 1847 1908 The Holy Land Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Holy Land" by John Kelman is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of history, spirituality, and the geographic beauty of the Holy Land, with a focus on both its ancient significance and the impressions it leaves on contemporary travelers. Kelman contemplates the cultural and religious ramifications of the land, providing readers with a thoughtful and engaging narrative that bridges past and present. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, as the author introduces his intention to describe the Holy Land through personal impressions rather than scientific discourse. He emphasizes the sacramental nature of travel in these sacred spaces, urging readers to engage with the land as it exists now, beyond their expectations or preconceptions. Kelman elaborates on the distinct color palette of the region's landscapes, describing how the unique tones embody the essence of Syria and invite a deeper understanding of its past. By interweaving personal anecdotes with historical context, he invites readers to experience the Holy Land not merely as a geographical location but as a living testament to millennia of faith and human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Palestine -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Religion/Spirituality 510407 2025-06-22T10:19:45.221284 text/html 474294 2024-10-23T02:53:43 text/html 8028663 2025-06-22T10:19:58.012285 application/epub+zip 8021385 2025-06-22T10:19:47.811298 application/epub+zip 266218 2025-06-22T10:19:46.263263 application/epub+zip 8838379 2025-06-22T10:20:05.119165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8767655 2025-06-22T10:19:55.247280 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357407 2022-08-25T08:36:11.793965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417619 2025-06-22T10:19:44.117264 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 397804 2024-10-23T02:53:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16595 2025-06-22T10:20:05.497173 application/rdf+xml 17878 2025-06-22T10:19:46.391264 image/jpeg 2117 2025-06-22T10:19:46.326253 image/jpeg 8915558 2025-06-22T10:19:45.480283 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