Adventures in the Land of Canaan

Adventures in the Land of Canaan
Author: Robert Lee Berry
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3387061196

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

The Adventures in the Land of Canaan

The Adventures in the Land of Canaan
Author: Robert Lee Berry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2013-10-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1627935630

This book comes out of our heart. It is intended to go to the hearts of others. Some of the things written here were learned by long and bitter experiences. Our "Adventures" were very real, and it is our hope that some of them our readers will never have. The real battles are fought within, and the struggle for mastery goes on in the soul, hidden in the mysterious depths of the spirit. Usually these battles are fought out alone, many times when others are not aware that anything of moment is happening.

101 Bible Adventures

101 Bible Adventures
Author: Carolyn Larsen
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1414349971

Presents one hundred one Bible stories and equates them to present day life.

The Magnificent Wild West Adventures - Emerson Hough Westerns

The Magnificent Wild West Adventures - Emerson Hough Westerns
Author: Emerson Hough
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 2453
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This unique and meticulously edited collection of the greatest works by Emerson Hough includes: The Girl at the Halfway House_x000D_ The Law of the Land _x000D_ Heart's Desire_x000D_ The Way of a Man_x000D_ 54-40 or Fight_x000D_ The Man Next Door_x000D_ The Magnificent Adventure_x000D_ The Sagebrusher_x000D_ The Covered Wagon_x000D_ Emerson Hough (1857–1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories, adventure tales and historical novels. His best known works include western novels The Mississippi Bubble and The Covered Wagon, The Young Alaskans series of adventure novels, and historical works The Way to the West and The Story of the Cowboy._x000D_

Journeys in Holy Lands

Journeys in Holy Lands
Author: Reuven Firestone
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780791403310

Scholars have long pointed to the great affinity between stories found in the Bible and the Qur'an, yet no explanation has been proposed that satisfactorily explains the odd combination of incredible likeness and unique divergence. Firestone provides a refreshing, new approach to scriptural issues of textuality, exegesis, and the origins and use of legend. This book clearly presents the full range of Islamic legends from the Qur'an and early Islamic exegesis about Abraham's journeys and adventures in the Land of Canaan and Arabia, many of them available for the first time in English translation. The author examines this broad sample of Islamic legends in relation to those found in Jewish, Christian, and pre-Islamic Arabian communities, and postulates an evolutionary journey of the literature. He presents a thorough textual analysis of the material and proposes a model for understanding early Islamic narrative based in literary theory, approaches to comparative religion, and the history of the pre-Islamic and early Islamic Middle East.

Great True Adventures

Great True Adventures
Author: Lowell Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 430
Release: 1955
Genre: Adventure and adventurers
ISBN:

"What is an adventure? 'A remarkable or hazardous experience; an unexpected or exciting occurence befalling anyone; as, the adventures of Robinson Crusoe.' Thus reads the unabridged dictionary. While an adventurer is 'One who seeks adventure, or engages in perilous or hazardous enterprizes; hence, one who seeks his fortune in new and untried fields.' This definition is so broad as to imply that an adventure is what you make of it, and over the years that is exactly what I have come to consider true. Not long ago, I had an adventure when I journeyed to far-off Tibet with my son, Lowell Thomas, Jr., and spent sometime among those little-known and mysterious people. I have adventured in many lands and on the shores of all the seven seas. And yet I have had remarkable adventures right in the heart of New York City and in London and Paris in the form of 'remarkable, unexpected or exciting occurences'; while adventures of some of our most history-changing personages have occurred in the cities and towns of our lands. I suppose it is fortunate that men have always wanted to think of themselves as adventurous spirits. And what a vast company they include! Whenever a call has gone out for adventure-seekers, the response has been overwhelming. Take, for instance, this advertisement placed by my friend, Sir Ernest Shackleton, the polar explorer, in the London newspapers in 1900: 'MEN WANTED for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success -- Sir Ernest Shackleton.' Shackleton, in speaking of it later, said: 'It seemed as though all the men in Great Britain were determined to accompany me, the response was so overwhelming.' Why? You might well ask. Why would anyone seek such difficulties with such doubtful returns? The answer, no doubt, is partially instinct; for mankind has learned that it is adventure that will preserve the human race. Adventure has discovered new lands, climbed new peaks, explored uncharted deserts, crossed new oceans. The adventurer is a man at his most alive, his strongest, his wiliest. An adventurer is a man who dares to combat nature, to meet it on his own ground. 'Nature' to him may take the form of dangerous wild beasts, dangerous oceans, sometimes even dangerously new ideas. He is a history maker... a map changer. His exploits serve to inspire others and to lift mankind to its highest pinnacle. Obviously, it would be hopeless to try to include in a single book every great adventure. Obvious, and regrettable. We nod an apology to Columbus and Balboa... to Peary, Amundsen and Byrd, the Wright Brothers, those who were first to sail and fly around the world -- and to all those hero-adventurers of our wars, who have been exluded here for lack of space. Our selections have been chosen on three bases: the 'greatness' of the adventure involved, the interesting style of the adventure-teller, the variety of the different kinds of man's adventures. If -- by the reading of this book -- somewhere, just one person is inspired to the heights, just one great new adventurer is born whose exploits will be recorded in tomorrow's anthologies, then we shall consider this an exciting editorial adventure for which we have ample reward."--Introduction.

G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories

G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 15652
Release: 2023-12-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In G. A. Henty's 'Ultimate Collection', readers are taken on a thrilling journey through over 100 historical novels, adventure tales, and short stories. Henty's works are known for their vivid storytelling, detailed historical accuracy, and inspiring tales of courage and perseverance. Set against the backdrop of various historical events and time periods, these stories transport readers to different eras and cultures with rich and immersive narratives. Henty's literary style combines adventure, history, and moral lessons, making his works both entertaining and educational for readers of all ages. G. A. Henty, a prolific British author born in 1832, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a war correspondent and journalist to write his historical novels. His firsthand knowledge of military campaigns and historical events shines through in his detailed descriptions and authentic portrayals of various time periods. Henty's passion for history and storytelling led him to become one of the most popular authors of historical fiction in the late 19th century. I highly recommend G. A. Henty's 'Ultimate Collection' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction, thrilling adventures, and tales of heroism. This extensive compilation of Henty's works offers a diverse range of stories that will captivate and educate readers about different eras in history. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy a good adventure tale, Henty's collection is sure to entertain and inspire.