JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY ITS HISTORY AND HOPE by Mrs. Oliphant. – A travel book to Jerusalem and its surroundings accompanied by wood engravings made from Hamilton Aide’s drawings, as well as photographs by F.M. GOOD, published by MACMILLAN AND CO, London 1893.
A long introduction by the author about the historical importance of the city of Jerusalem in all periods, and for all religions. The main part of the book deals with the historical sites visited by the author in ancient Jerusalem – the Wall, Jehoshaphat Valley, the Hezekiah Pool, the Temple Mount and the borders of the wall surrounding it, as well as Rachel’s Tomb and Bethlehem and other places. Most of the photographs and engravings cover on an entire page.
XXV, 576, [4] p. 20 cm. Top gilt leaf cutting. Original binding with gilt stamping. Slight stains on some pages. Good condition.
