La terre saincte, ou Description topographique tres-particuliere des saincts lieu, & de la Terre de Promission
A comprehensive study of the Land of Israel, with dozens of etchings.
The book was written by the Franciscan monk Eugène Roger. Refer to the Hebrew text for a brief biography.
In addition to the information on the Jewish community, the book also contains much information about the Muslim, Druze, Christian and other communities.
(For more comprehensive coverage refer to L’Yishuveinu B’Eretz Yisrael B’Meah Ha17 , Y. Ben Zvi, Zion 4, Booklet 3, 1941.)
[16], 440, [31] cm. Original binding with a gilt impression on the spine and the front, red page edges.
Fine-very fine condition, aging stains.