There were many “tours of the Holy Land” published during the Victorian Era, by W.M. Thomson’s “The Land and the Book” is one of the best. The book was revised after Thomson’s death by Julian Grande. The new edition includes numerous colour plates. This title is in the public domain. William McClure Thomson [1806-1894] &…
Today’s free book is G.C. Williamson’s The Money of the Bible, which discusses in detail money in the Old Testament, the Intertestamental Period and the New Testament. This book is now in the public domain. The frontispiece is so unusual that I have created a video about it. George Charles Williamson [1858-1942], The Money of…
Today’s free book is F.C. Norton’s Handbook of Assyriology, which comes with a useful collection of images. This title is in the public domain. Frances Collins Norton [1848-1921], Bible Student’s Handbook of Assyriology. A Popular Manual of Useful Information for the Elementary Study of Oriental Archaeology, and a Help for Young Students and Teachers of…
Today’s free book is a fine example of the genre of Ninetenth Century tours of the Holy Land, almost invariable conducted by Anglican Clergy. I particularly like H.B. Tristram’s illustrations and have used “The Tower of Hippicus” (see p.144) as the logo for this website. This title is in the public domain. Henry Baker Tristram…
