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Haifa; or, Life in modern Palestine

Chapter 1: HAIFA OR LIFE IN MODERN PALESTINE
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A collection of letters written during several years' residence in Palestine that combine travel narrative, archaeological reporting, and social observation. The writer describes exploration of ancient sites and ruins around Haifa, Mount Carmel, Galilee, Jerusalem, and surrounding plains, summarizes recent excavations and identifications, recounts encounters with diverse communities — Jews, Druses, Samaritans, Melchites, Circassians, and Christian pilgrims — and records local customs, religious festivals, domestic life, and progress such as rail and settlement initiatives. Interwoven are reflections on topography, historical associations, and the possibilities for future research and large‑scale excavation.

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Title: Haifa; or, Life in modern Palestine

Author: Laurence Oliphant

Editor: Charles A. Dana

Release date: September 21, 2015 [eBook #50026]
Most recently updated: October 22, 2024

Language: English

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HAIFA
OR
LIFE IN MODERN PALESTINE

BY

LAURENCE OLIPHANT

AUTHOR OF ‘THE LAND OF GILEAD,’ ‘ALTIORA PETO,’
‘PICCADILLY,’ ETC.

SECOND EDITION

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS

EDINBURGH AND LONDON

MDCCCLXXXVII