New Paths through Old Palestine

Name: New Paths through Old Palestine
Author: Margaret Slattery

By Margaret Slattery

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A traveler's series of pilgrimage sketches recounts journeys across Palestine, blending sensory descriptions of landscape, ruins, and local customs with observations of modern changes such as railroads, motor vehicles, and aeroplanes. Each chapter visits a holy site—Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Bethany, the Mount of Olives, the Garden, and crossings into Egypt and the Dead Sea region—pairing biblical memory with wartime scars and everyday rural life. The narrative contrasts ancient traditions and sacred geography with technological progress and reflects on possibilities for the land's social and spiritual future.

About the Author

Margaret Slattery

Margaret Slattery was an American author known for her contributions to literature focused on youth and spirituality. Her works often explore themes of personal growth and moral development, particularly in the context of young women. Among her notable titles is "New Paths through Old Palestine," which reflects her interest in cultural and religious narratives. Slattery's writings aim to inspire and guide readers, particularly young girls, in navigating their beliefs and identities during formative years.