General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1

“Journeys by Land and Sea; A Visit to Five Continents”

G. C. TENNEY

THIS volume which has been issued by the General Conference Association, is, as its name indicates, a book of travel. GCB July 1895, page 560.29

The author starts from the central part of the United States, and travels westward, taking his readers with him in a transcontinental journey. After a brief sojourn in California, he proceeds still westward to the Hawaiian Islands. A sufficient stop is made at this point to become acquainted with the little island Republic and its strange sights, after which an extended tour is made through other islands, including a visit to the renowned pitcairn. GCB July 1895, page 560.30

The day line is crossed. New Zealand is then portrayed in an instructive and interesting way. The author resides for four years in Australia, and this antipodal continent is fully and graphically described. GCB July 1895, page 560.31

Leaving Australia, still going westward, the reader is taken to the island of “Spicy Breezes,” and then up the Bay of Bengal to Madras and Calcutta. A few weeks travel in India follows, full of interesting events, with vivid descriptions of things as they appear to the observing traveler. GCB July 1895, page 560.32

Scenes of history, of heathen worship, and of natural beauty, are visited and described. Egypt, Palestine, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, and England are visited in turn, and some of their most picturesque sights are pointed out. The Atlantic is crossed, and after a brief visit in New York, the story is complete. GCB July 1895, page 560.33

The narrative of travel is told in an entertaining manner. Stiffness and dryness have been as far as possible excluded, although in no way compromising purity and dignity. In connection with the observations made in the different countries, practical illustrations of moral and religious truths have been observed, and are drawn out in a way to interest the reader, and fasten in his thoughts right conceptions of practical truth. GCB July 1895, page 560.34

The book contains 392 pages, with numerous illustrations. The chapters are of convenient length to read without weariness. Most of the cuts are described at some length in the text, and as far as possible are placed adjoining the reading-matter that alludes to them. The work is substantially bound in three styles of binding, and is sold at the following prices: Fine silk-finished cloth embossed in gold and colored ink, marbled edges, $2.25; fine silk-finished cloth, embossed in gold and colored ink, gilt edges $2.75; full Russia leather, gold back and side titles, gilt edges, extra finish, $3.90. GCB July 1895, page 560.35

Order of your State Tract Society. GCB July 1895, page 560.36