And Behold, The Camels Were Coming

By Edward Cuyler Kurtz

Book Overview

""And Behold, The Camels Were Coming"" is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Cuyler Kurtz. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of a group of American missionaries who travel to Palestine to spread Christianity. The main character, Reverend Samuel Johnson, is a dedicated missionary who is determined to convert the local population to Christianity, despite the challenges he faces.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of the missionaries' journey. In the first part, the missionaries arrive in Palestine and struggle to adjust to the unfamiliar culture and customs. They face hostility from the local population, who view them as intruders and threats to their way of life.In the second part of the book, the missionaries begin to make progress in their mission. They establish a school and a hospital, and Reverend Johnson gains the respect of some of the locals. However, their progress is threatened by the outbreak of a violent conflict between the Arabs and the Jews.The third part of the book sees the missionaries forced to flee Palestine due to the conflict. Reverend Johnson returns to America, where he reflects on the lessons he learned during his time in Palestine. The novel explores themes of faith, cultural differences, and the challenges of missionary work.Overall, ""And Behold, The Camels Were Coming"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Palestine and the role of American missionaries in the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163147346
• ISBN13: 9781163147344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"