Every day life in the Holy Land - by James Neil, accompanied by 32 full page color chromolithographs made by James Clarke, published by Cassell and company limited, London, New York, Toronto, and Melbourne 1913.
Important travel book to Eretz Israel - detailed description of scenes across the country's cities. The book contains a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the various ethnic and religious groups in the country, as well as a description of the geography and climate of the Holy Land.
Descriptions of local markets, schools and social customs, daily life of farmers, shepherds and other professions.
Religious methods and beliefs. One of the first travel books to focus primarily on the social fabric in Eretz Israel rather than geographical description. The high quality color chromolithographs also depict the social customs and practices of the country's inhabitants.
X, 279 [1] p. + 32 plates. Gilt upper leaf cutting. Light stains on first pages. Good condition.
