Publisher's Synopsis
Thirty Eight Thousand Miles of Impressions is a travelogue written by Manly P. Hall, an American author, mystic, and philosopher. The book chronicles his travels across Europe, Asia, and Africa, covering a distance of 38,000 miles. Hall's journey began in 1923, when he set out on a mission to study the ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions of various cultures around the world. He visited countries such as Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Greece, and met with spiritual leaders, scholars, and mystics. In the book, Hall shares his observations and insights about the people, cultures, and landscapes he encountered during his travels. He also reflects on the spiritual significance of his experiences and draws connections between the various traditions he encountered. The book is divided into chapters based on the countries Hall visited, and each chapter offers a vivid description of the sights, sounds, and smells of the places he explored. The writing is rich and evocative, and the reader is transported to the exotic locales Hall visited. Overall, Thirty Eight Thousand Miles of Impressions is a fascinating account of one man's quest for spiritual knowledge and understanding, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultures and traditions of the world.1925. Hall, the American philosopher, in over a period of 20 years of dynamic public activity, has steadfastly sought recognition of the belief that world civilization can only be perfected when human beings meet on a common ground of intelligence, cooperation and worthy purpose. Thirty-Eight Thousand Miles of Impressions is divided into two sections. The first consists of letters written by Hall during his travels in various parts of Asia, Egypt and the Holy Land. The second section expresses his views on basic problems of human relationships. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
