A Painter In Palestine: Being An Impromptu Pilgrimage Through The Holy Land With Bible And Sketch Book (1921)

A Painter in Palestine is a travelogue written by Donald Maxwell and published in 1921. The book is an account of the author's journey to the Holy Land, where he traveled with a Bible and a sketchbook. Maxwell was a painter, and he used his time in Palestine to capture the landscapes, people, and religious sites he encountered. The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of Palestine, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the Dead Sea. Maxwell describes the sights, sounds, and smells of each location, as well as the people he met along the way. He also reflects on the history and significance of each place, drawing on his knowledge of the Bible and other religious texts. Throughout the book, Maxwell's paintings and sketches are reproduced alongside his prose, giving readers a visual sense of the places he visited. His artwork captures the beauty and complexity of the Holy Land, from the intricate architecture of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the rugged terrain of the Judean desert. A Painter in Palestine is a unique travelogue that combines art and literature to offer a vivid portrait of the Holy Land. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and religion of Palestine, as well as those who appreciate fine art and travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.