Scenes from Every Land. Over Five Hundred Photographic Views, Embracing the Most Beautiful and Famous Palaces, Cathedrals, Churches, Monuments, and Statues of the Old World; Feudal Castles, Heathen Temples, and the Classic Ruins of Italy, Egypt, Sinai and the Holy Land, together with the Masterpieces of Sculpture and Painting in the Art Galleries of Europe. A Photographic Panorama of the World, Giving Exquisite Views of Mountain, Lake, River, Forest and Ocean Scenery in every country; Instantaneous Photographs of Street Scenes in the Great Cities, and Objects of Natural Curiosity, Artistic Beauty and Sublimity everywhere. Designed to take the place of an Extended Tour of the World.
Springfield, Ohio / New York: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick / Bryan, Taylor & Co., 1893. Large Hardcover. Good / No Jacket. Item #2349914
Corners rubbed, front hinge weakening, creases and tape repairs to first few pages, but otherwise a solid copy.
xx, 400, [2] pp. Oblong. 11 1/8 x 14 1/2. A profusely illustrated tour of the world, featuring numerous black-and-white photographs, with descriptions of scenes by various writers, and an introduction by Lew Wallace. The majority of the text and images are dedicated to European countries, but the Middle East, Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas are also included, with special attention given to the national parks and historical sites of the United States.
Price: $40.00