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American interests in the Holy Land revealed in early photographs from 1840 to 1940 /

Title

American interests in the Holy Land revealed in early photographs from 1840 to 1940 / Lenny Ben-David.

Author

Ben-David, Lenny,

Publication

Jerusalem ; New York : Urim Publications, [2017]
©2017

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Description

183 pages : illustrations; 26 cm

Summary

"Although Jewish life in the Holy Land reawakened during the 19th century, photographs of Jews in Palestine and the life they lived there are scarce. Collecting photographs from the archives of the the Library of Congress, the Ottoman Imperial Archives, the New York Public Library, libraries in universities and churches around the world, and in families' albums, Lenny Ben-David provides a unique and visual history of the American fascination and dedication to a Jewish national home in the Holy Land. Photo essays include fascinating stories such as why Lincoln wanted to visit Jerusalem, how the U.S. Navy saved the Jews of Palestine in 1915, why the Chief Rabbi of Palestine visited the White House in 1924, why there was a Ferris wheel on the Holy Mount Zion, where did Mark Twain stay in Jerusalem, and much more"--

Subject

Genre/Form

Pictorial works.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN

9789655242355
9655242358

LCCN

2017001227

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library