The first thirty years: 1883-1913 -- Egypt, Sinai and the promised land: 1913-1920 -- Palestine, the first years of the mandate: 1920-1925 -- In and out of office: Palestine, 1925-1940 -- Rescue of refugees from Germany: 1933-1939 -- Wandering war-service: 1939-1943 -- Palestine, last years of the mandate: 1943-1948 -- Journeys to Israel's neighbors -- The early years of retirement -- Germany and Geneva: 1945-1960 -- Accompanist and observer: 1956-1960