Subject: Description and travel

This pamphlet, printed by Garden and Thompson in Philadelphia in 1830, describes Benjamin West's painting, "Christ Rejected by the Jews." Authored by A. D. M'Quin, the pamphlet accompanied the painting's exhibition at Independence Hall. It provides a detailed account of the artwork, highlighting its artistic merits and theological significance. The pamphlet's purpose was to inform viewers about the painting and its context, thus enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the piece.

This 1868 guidebook to Philadelphia, published by John Dainty, provides a comprehensive overview of the city, including a city map and lithographs of notable buildings. The guide lists seven Jewish synagogues in Philadelphia but notably lacks advertisements from Jewish merchants.

This book is a detailed journal of travels through Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land, covering the years 1841 and 1842. Authored by David Millard, it provides a day-by-day account of his experiences and observations during his journeys. The journal likely offers insights into the geography, culture, and daily life of the regions visited.

This book, originally published in Hanover, Germany in 1858, recounts the author's eight-year journey through Asia and Africa from 1846 to 1855. Written in German, the book includes a fold-out map and a list of subscribers. It details observations made during extensive travels, offering firsthand accounts of various locations. The book's veracity was initially questioned by some critics, but the author defended himself by presenting letters and other evidence to support his claims. Although some of the remarks demonstrate a lack of scientific method, the truthful and straightforward narrative has received praise from notable scholars like Humboldt, Petermann, and Richter. This copy has been professionally rebound.

This book recounts the true story of the American brig Commerce, wrecked on the western coast of Africa in August 1815. It details the subsequent enslavement of the surviving officers and crew by wandering Arabs, their experiences in captivity, and their eventual rescue. The narrative includes a copperplate engraving of a circumcision ceremony, considered one of the earliest depictions of this practice in an American book. Published by the author in Hartford, this edition may be a first edition, as it is not found in OCLC. The book also features an appendix with observations on Atlantic winds and currents, a proposed method for visiting Timbuktu, and an Arabic-English vocabulary.

This three-volume work, bound as one, recounts Israel Joseph Benjamin's travels and observations of Jewish life in North America from 1859 to 1862. Benjamin's journey took him from San Francisco to the Pacific Northwest, and back east via Salt Lake City and St. Louis. The book includes descriptions of his experiences and his analysis of the condition of Jewish communities he encountered, as well as a significant section on his observations of the Mormon community.

This is an 1868 guide to Philadelphia featuring steel engravings of numerous buildings and sites, along with numerous advertisements. Page 101 lists seven synagogues, and page 110 lists the Hebrew Educational Society. Notably, the guide does not list any Jewish merchants or cemeteries.

This is the first American edition of Laurence Oliphant's *Haifa: Or Life in Modern Palestine*, published by Harper & Brothers in New York in 1887. Edited by Charles A. Dana from letters Oliphant sent to him, the book recounts Oliphant's 1879 travels to Palestine and his involvement in efforts to promote Jewish immigration. The book contains 369 pages and includes six pages of publisher's advertisements at the end.

This is the third edition of S. N. Carvalho's book, *Incidents of Travel and Adventure in the Far West, with Col. Fremont's Last Expedition*, published in 1860. The book recounts travels and adventures in the American West, including details of Colonel John C. Frémont's last expedition. The book contains 130 pages and is hardbound.

This book, published in 1843, is a collection of letters written by Maria L. Childs detailing her travels and observations in New York. Childs's letters cover a range of topics, including her visit to a German synagogue in September 1841 (pp. 25-35), slavery, Native Americans, and daily life in the city. This is a first edition.

This book details a mission undertaken by the Church of Scotland to assess the state of Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East in 1843. The text functions as a travelogue, documenting the authors' observations of Jewish life in various locations. The book includes two fold-out maps illustrating the mission's itinerary, one showing the overall route and another providing specific details of their travels within Israel. The mission was part of broader, largely unsuccessful, conversion efforts by the Church of Scotland.

This book recounts the United States Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea, led by W.F. Lynch, USN. Published by Lea & Blanchard in 1850, it provides a detailed account of the expedition's journey, geographical discoveries, and observations. The expedition's purpose was scientific exploration, including geographical surveying and the study of the region's natural history and culture. The book likely includes maps, illustrations, and detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna encountered. The book’s significance stems from its contribution to the geographic knowledge of the region in the 19th century and its depiction of the natural landscape and culture of the Holy Land.

This is a 17-page article, with 21 illustrations by S. Carvalho, extracted from the January 1874 issue of Harper's New Monthly Magazine. The article, "Rambles in Martinique," details a journey through Martinique in the Caribbean, offering a glimpse into the island's landscape and culture in the 19th century. Each page measures 6 1/2" x 9 1/2".

This 1840 book, "Tanner's Picture of Philadelphia and Its Environs," provides a description of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. The book contains 156 pages and notably lists the three Jewish synagogues in Philadelphia on page 56. The accompanying map is missing from this copy.

First edition, first issue of Jacob Raphael De Cordova's comprehensive work on Texas, published in Philadelphia in 1858 by E. Crozet. This 375-page 8vo volume includes an index and advertisements. The book offers detailed information on early Texas, including a notable section on the state's Jewish community. This copy is a signed presentation copy by De Cordova himself, making it an especially valuable and rare item in Texicana.

This book is an abridged version of "The History of the Jewish Wars" by Flavius Josephus, adapted by Rev. Daniel Smith. Published in New York City in 1840 by Porter and Coates, it includes a description of Palestine, a brief history of Jerusalem before the war, and an epitome of its modern history. The text aims to illustrate the fulfillment of prophecies from Moses and the Messiah.

This book, published in 1871, recounts Dr. Isaac Israel Hayes's Arctic expedition to Greenland in 1869. The 357-page illustrated volume details his observations and adventures during the expedition. Hayes's narrative draws upon his family papers and diaries, along with other unpublished primary sources. The book is described as offering insight into the adventurous spirit of 19th-century America.

This 268-page book, published in 1854, serves as a guide for newcomers to Philadelphia. It includes a list of the city's three Jewish synagogues and features a woodblock print depicting one of them, located on Crown below Vine Street, described as being constructed in the Egyptian style. A map is also included.

This is the first American edition of Constantin-François de Chasseboeuf, comte de Volney's *Travels in Egypt and Syria*, originally published in London in 1787. This edition, printed by John Tiebout for K. Doyckince & Co., omits the maps and plates included in the original publication, resulting in an "inexpensive edition". The book details the natural and political state of Egypt and Syria, covering their productions, arts, manufactures, commerce, and observations on the manners, customs, and governments of the Turks and Arabs.

This book recounts Mordecai Manuel Noah's travels through England, France, Spain, and the Barbary States between 1813 and 1815. Noah, a lawyer, playwright, and journalist, undertook this journey as part of a diplomatic mission to secure the release of American prisoners held by Algerian pirates. The narrative details his experiences, including his capture by the British, negotiations in Cadiz, and eventual arrival in Tunis. Published in 1819 by John Miller in London, this first edition includes an engraved frontispiece portrait and four engraved plates, along with a folding map. This account provides valuable insights into early 19th-century international relations, the plight of American captives, and Noah's own experiences.

This book recounts the voyages of Captain Frances Collins from 1796 to 1801, traveling through Portugal, Spain, Sicily, Malta, Asia Minor, and Egypt. The first American edition, published in Philadelphia in 1809, notably includes a chapter dedicated to the Jewish people, their faith, and their historical survival. The author expresses wonder at the Jews' persistence throughout history, contrasting it with the disappearance of their past oppressors.

This manuscript journal, written by William Nestell between 1816 and 1819, details two voyages: one to San Sebastian, Spain, and Bordeaux, France in 1816; and a second to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1819. The journal provides vivid descriptions of the places visited, insightful commentary on local customs and politics, and a personal account of Nestell's experiences as a sailor. Notably, the journal includes a firsthand account of a violent incident involving a Jewish vendor in Buenos Aires. The journal is bound in contemporary full leather and contains additional pages of poetry.