The cemetery of Jaffa, the former Joppa. It was one of the oldest seaport cities in Israel. The Holy Land illustrated by John Carne 1836.
The cemetery of Jaffa, the ancient Joppa, Israel 1836.
Tag: John Carne
John Carne (1789–1844) was a British traveller and author.
He was a member of Queens’ College, Cambridge. In 1826 he became a deacon, but was never a priest, except for a brief period in Switzerland at Vevey. His first journey began on 26 March 1821 to Constantinople, Greece and the Holy Land, and on his return to England he began to publish accounts of his travels. He died in Penzance on 19th April 1844 and is buried in Gulvald.
General view of Beirut with a wide view over the sea and Mount Lebanon.
General view of Beirut with a wide view over the sea, in the background the massifs of the Lebanon Mountains.
Alexandria the metropolis of Egypt. The Holy Land, Asia Minor illustrated.
A rainy day in Alexandria in December or January is one of the most disconsolate things in the world.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
