
PALESTINE: The Modern Traveler: A Popular Description, Geographical, Historical, and Topographical, of the Various Countries of the Globe, Palestine or the Holy Land
by James Duncan. 1824. 372p.
The document discusses the historical and geographical significance of Palestine, highlighting the destruction of Jewish monuments by Crusaders and Muslims, and the importance of Cesarea for Christians, particularly in relation to St. Paul. It describes the region's geography, including its narrow coastal strip and the Jordan River, while noting that ruins in Cesarea were repurposed for local constructions. Additionally, it emphasizes the strong fortifications of Askelon and the hospitality encountered during travels throughout the area.