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Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead SeaNarrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea

This book recounts the United States Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea, led by W.F. Lynch, USN. Published by Lea & Blanchard in 1850, it provides a detailed account of the expedition's journey, geographical discoveries, and observations. The expedition's purpose was scientific exploration, including geographical surveying and the study of the region's natural history and culture. The book likely includes maps, illustrations, and detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna encountered. The book’s significance stems from its contribution to the geographic knowledge of the region in the 19th century and its depiction of the natural landscape and culture of the Holy Land.

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Oriental Customs: or an Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures; by an Explanatory Application of the Customs and Manners of the Eastern Nations, and Especially Alluded to...Together With Observations...Collected From the Most Celebrated Travellers. 1st American EditionOriental Customs: or an Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures; by an Explanatory Application of the Customs and Manners of the Eastern Nations, and Especially Alluded to...Together With Observations...Collected From the Most Celebrated Travellers. 1st American Edition

Book published in 1804. "ORIENTAL CUSTOMS: or an ILLUSTRATION of the SACRED SCRIPTURES,; by an EXPLANATORY APPLICATION of the CUSTOMS and MANNERS of the; EASTERN NATIONS, and ESPECIALLY ALLUDED to..TOGETHER WITH; OBSERVATION..COLLECTED FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED TRAVELLERS". First American Edition.

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