Travels in Palestine and Syria, 2. köideHenry Colburn, 1837 |
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... Approach to Jerusalem - First view of the City - Arrival at Jerusalem - Franciscan Convent - Terra Santa Establishments - Meeting with M. de Breuvery — Death of a travelling companion - Church of the Resurrection- Calvary - The Holy ...
... Approach to Jerusalem - First view of the City - Arrival at Jerusalem - Franciscan Convent - Terra Santa Establishments - Meeting with M. de Breuvery — Death of a travelling companion - Church of the Resurrection- Calvary - The Holy ...
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... , we suffered much from the heat , which was excessive , and not relieved by a breath of air , until towards the even- ing , when a gentle ripple from the westward an- nounced the approach of the wind , of which we HI . ] 15 AT SEA .
... , we suffered much from the heat , which was excessive , and not relieved by a breath of air , until towards the even- ing , when a gentle ripple from the westward an- nounced the approach of the wind , of which we HI . ] 15 AT SEA .
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George Robinson. nounced the approach of the wind , of which we stood so much in need . Aug. 11. Early this morning we descried land- but contrary to our expectations , instead of its be- ing the port to which we were bound , we found ...
George Robinson. nounced the approach of the wind , of which we stood so much in need . Aug. 11. Early this morning we descried land- but contrary to our expectations , instead of its be- ing the port to which we were bound , we found ...
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... Approach to Jerusalem - First view of the City - Arrival at Jerusalem - Franciscan Con- vent - Terra Santa Establishments - Meeting with M. de Breuvery - Death of a travelling companion - Church of the Resurrection - Calvary - The Holy ...
... Approach to Jerusalem - First view of the City - Arrival at Jerusalem - Franciscan Con- vent - Terra Santa Establishments - Meeting with M. de Breuvery - Death of a travelling companion - Church of the Resurrection - Calvary - The Holy ...
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... approach Jerusalem , the road becomes more and more rugged , and all appearance of ve- getation ceases . The rocks are scantily covered with soil , and what little verdure might have existed in the spring , is now , in the autumn ...
... approach Jerusalem , the road becomes more and more rugged , and all appearance of ve- getation ceases . The rocks are scantily covered with soil , and what little verdure might have existed in the spring , is now , in the autumn ...
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Page 148 - In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Page 88 - The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
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Page 135 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.