Earthly footsteps of the Man of Galilee : being three hundred and eighty-four original photographic views and descriptions of the places connected with the earthly life of Our Lord and His apostles. by Bishop John H.Vincent, Rev.James W.Lee, R.E.M.Bain, photographic artist. Each Photograph Presented on a Full Page with Descriptive Text. London, 1894. Two Parts (I-II) in One Volume. English.
A significant photo album featuring 384 photographs taken at historical sites across Eretz Israel and its surroundings, capturing landscapes and scenes of daily life in the Near East. Each full-page photograph is accompanied by detailed descriptions of the locations, cultures, and people, providing historical, biblical, and cultural context for each site.
Among the sites featured: Jerusalem – the Old City and its surroundings, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, coastal landmarks, Capernaum, Mount Tabor, various locations and figures in Egypt, and more. Vincent spent several months in Eretz Israel alongside photographer James W. Lee, meticulously documenting these sites. The album was a great success, selling over 100,000 copies in its first year. Over time, the photographs featured in this volume have been widely used in countless books, journals, and publications.
Album: 36×28 cm. Gilt-edged pages. Stains on the title page. Good condition.
