"Those Holy Fields." Palestine, Illustrated by Pen and Pencil

Name: "Those Holy Fields." Palestine, Illustrated by Pen and Pencil
Author: Samuel Manning

By Samuel Manning

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A cleric's travel narrative documenting a field tour across Palestine, combining on-site descriptions, maps, photographs, and drawings to relate physical geography to biblical accounts. Organized by district, it guides the reader through Jaffa and Judah, Bethlehem and the Dead Sea, Jericho and the Jordan, Jerusalem, Samaria, Galilee, and the Jordan's sources, detailing ruins, holy sites, topography, and archaeological features. The author emphasizes personal inspection while consulting earlier travellers and supplies plans and illustrations intended to clarify scriptural references and to demonstrate how landscape, ruins, and landmarks correspond with passages of Scripture.

About the Author

Samuel Manning

Samuel Manning was a 19th-century author and illustrator known for his vivid depictions of landscapes and cultural scenes. His notable works include "Those Holy Fields: Palestine, Illustrated by Pen and Pencil," which captures the beauty and significance of the Holy Land through detailed illustrations and descriptive text. Manning also authored "English Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil," showcasing his ability to blend art and literature to convey the essence of English scenery and life. His contributions reflect a keen interest in travel and cultural representation, making him a noteworthy figure in the realm of illustrated travel literature.