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TRAVEL ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD
ORIGINS OF SOME RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, CURIOUS CUSTOMS & BELIEFS, VOODOO, HISTORY, & LANGUAGES
A frequent traveler, Wes Wilson, has written a daily journal during his adventures in more than 215 countries listed by the Travelers Century Club. His broad background and education help him to understand various cultures and their history. He has written eight books and learned four additional languages.
ARE WE NEARING THE END OF CIVILIZATION? IS THE WORLD BECOMING BALKANIZED?
CONTENTS OF WEBSITE
- Origin of Religion P. 1.htm Origins of Some Jewish and Christian Beliefs: Magic versus Religion; Dreams; Ancient Egyptian, Jewish & Other Middle East Beliefs; Early Jewish Beliefs; The Soul; Heaven or Paradise . The author took extensive notes during many trips to Israel, throughout the Middle East, Greece, and Rome.
- Origin of Religion P.2.htm Origins of Some Jewish and Christian Beliefs: Reincarnation; Evil Spirits, Death & Hell; Sacrifices; Birth of Jesus; Early Christian Beliefs; Evolution of Christian Beliefs
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Origin of Religion P.3.htm Origins of Some Jewish and Christian Beliefs: History of the Popes; Numbers; Miracles; Christianity In the Past and Today; the Significance of Virgins; Conclusions
Cur.Cust.P.4.htm Curious Customs and Bizarre Beliefs Around the World Summary: strange customs, boy-girl and family relationships, ways of living of traditional peoples; beliefs about death, shamanism, the soul, religions, and sickness. Folklore. Description of contents, this book will help you answer these questions, anecdotes of customs and beliefs.
Cur.Cust..P.5.htm Anecdotes of customs and beliefs, excerpts, segregation of the sexes, fertility symbols, sex, nudity, names, national and other traits, Latin America, deaths and funerals
- Cur.Cust P.6.htm Excerpts, deaths and funerals, religions--creation, health care plans, introduction, table of contents
- Voodoo_P.7.htm Secrets of Voodoo, an article by Wesley M. Wilson. The author has traveled in seven West African countries with guides, studying voodoo and reading several local books in French about voodoo.
- Balkans_P.8.htm Understanding the Balkans, an article by Wesley M. Wilson The author has made many trips through the Balkans and has examined their history. In 2004 he again traveled in Romania and Bulgaria. In 2005 he again traveled in Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, and Albania, plus Bosnia, Bosnia Serb Republic Sprska, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo
- 21st Cent.P.9.htm The 21st Century, End of Civilization?, an article by Wesley M. Wilson. Over-crowding, pollution of air, water, and soil, loss of topsoil, scarcity of fresh water, depletion of oil, coal, and gas, incompetent governments, and wars result in a bleak future.
- Vol.I.P.10.htm Countries and Cultures of the World, Volume I Summary, ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, the history, background, and travel adventures in many countries in AFRICA and ASIA. Anecdotes of travels; Egypt
- Vol. I P..11.htm Excerpts, Africa's history and background, travels; Tunisia and Mali
- Vol.I.P.12.htm Excerpts, travels in Africa and Asia; Kenya; history of Japan
- Vol.I.P.13.htm Excerpts from travels in Asia; history of China, Vietnam, and India; travels in India
- Vol.I.P.14.htm Excerpts from travels in Asia; Israel; 10 Problems and Solutions Worldwide, 10 Problems and Solutions of the U.S.A., table of contents of Volume I
- Vol.II.P.15.htm Countries and Cultures of the World, Volume II Summary, history, background, and travel adventures in most countries in EUROPE, the FORMER SOVIET UNION, and the PACIFIC. Anecdotes of travels, Samoa; history of former Soviet Union; Romania
- Vol.II.P.16.htm Bulgaria, former East Germany; West Germany
- Vol.II.P.17.htm Excerpts, travels in Germany; history of Italy, France, and United Kingdom
- Vol.II.P.18.htm Excerpts, Background of and travel in the U. K.; Ireland, table of contents of Volume II
- Vol.III.P.19.htm Countries and Cultures of the World, Volume III history, background, and travel adventures in all countries of SOUTH, CENTRAL, and NORTH AMERICA, plus the 50 US states and most of the CARIBBEAN. Anecdotes of travels; travels in Peru and Chile , history of Argentina
- Vol.III.P.20.htm Excerpts, travels in Argentina, Brazil; Central America: travels in Panama, Costa Rica , & Nicaragua, history of Guatemala
- Vol.III.P.21.htm Excerpts, travels in Guatemala, Martinique, and Cuba
- Vol.III.P.22.htm History of Mexico and Canada, travels in Canada, history & background of USA, table of contents of Volume III
- 5 Languages P.23.htm Five Languages Made Simpler: French, Italian, English, Spanish, and German--Grammar, Vocabulary, Phrases and Conversation. Summary: a phrase book with typical conversations for Europe and Latin America, plus the complete grammar of 5 languages. Expressions or idioms--in French, Italian, Spanish, and German, with English translations; excerpts--adverbs, adjectives, prepositions. The author completed 14 "total immersion" courses in Europe and the Americas, usually while living with local families..
- 5 Languages P.24.htm Excerpts--conjunctions, articles, pronouns; typical conversations-- in French, Italian, Spanish, and German, with English translations; table of contents
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Basic Languages P.25.htm Basic English words with French, Italian, Spanish, and German translations (first half) by Wesley M. Wilson. Based upon "850 Basic English" words compiled by linguists more than 70 years ago, with 35 modern words added and 9 now unimportant words removed.
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Basic Languages P.26.htm Basic English words with French, Italian, Spanish, and German translations (second half) by Wesley M. Wilson. Based upon "850 Basic English" words compiled by linguists more than 70 years ago, with 35 modern words added and 9 now unimportant words removed.
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Migrations_&_World_History_ p_27.htm Migrations & World History. Man's progress since hominids develop in Chad, Africa about 6 million years BCE Historical events & great migrations to date are outlined.
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What_Do_You_Know_About_the_World_?_p_28.htm. What Do You Know About the World, Past and Present? Exam about geography, religion, history, languages and culture, and economics, that should be given to every candidate for a national office in the United States of America (and other countries). There is no minimum score, but the results should be made public for every candidate. Perhaps, in the future, we will not elect candidates who know little about the rest of the planet.
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Answers p. 29.htm . [Last Page]
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About Wesley M. Wilson: His broad background includes farm boy in the 1920s and 1930s, when his family had no electricity or running water, but they had many books and magazines to read by the light of kerosene lamps, At age 17, he became a merchant seaman during the last year of World War II. He served an enlistment in the U.S. Army, 1946-1947, to get the World War II "G.I. Bill" education benefits. He studied in universities in Chicago for many years, part-time, or full-time while working part-time in many jobs. He later worked as electrical engineer, personnel director, attorney, and part-time university teacher, always traveling whenever he could. He has earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor degrees from universities in the USA. His interest in history and his curiosity led him to observe other cultures and to note their beliefs in the daily journal he always writes when traveling. His first book, "Labor Law Handbook," was published in 1963, and 10 cumulative pocket supplements, 1968-1985. His next two books were also on labor law. He retired young to travel and study languages and cultures. He is listed in "Who's Who In The World," "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who In American Law," and in many listings of authors.
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