THE GIANT CITIES OF BASHAN; AND SYRIA'S HOLY PLACES By the Rev. J. L. Porter, A.M.

Published by T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row., London, 1865

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FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 5.25 x 7.75 inches. [4] + 271 pp. Bound in original cloth gilt with gilt block on front board; spine rebound with raised bands, decorated gilt with gilt title. Extremities worn but a good interior. Early signature on half title. Illustrated by engraved title with vignette, by 7 tinted lithographs, including frontispiece text figures. Decorated by title page and half title and head and tailpiece vignettes and by initials. A survey of ancient and holy sites in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine, with frequent scriptural references. The Rev. Josias Leslie Porter (1823-89) was sent to Damascus as a missionary to the Jews in 1849. As a result of his travels, he gained a wide knowledge of the area, which resulted in several publications, including Murray's Handbook for Travellers in Syria and Palestine. This title appeared in a number of later editions. TOPOGRAPHY PALESTINE TOPOGRAPHY ASIA TRAVEL CHRISTIAN 19TH CENTURY TOPOGRAPHY.

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Title
THE GIANT CITIES OF BASHAN; AND SYRIA'S HOLY PLACES By the Rev. J. L. Porter, A.M.
Author
PORTER, J. L.
Publisher
T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row., London
Publication year
1865

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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.…

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