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In Hebrew and English. 321 pages. 24 x 15 cm. Some sections are printed on colored paper. Various color ink used is some sections. Interesting, attractive and unusual. Includes dictionary in Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, French, English, transliterated Hebrew. Many period advertisements in English and Hebrew. The words and image on the boards are worn. Internally in excellent condition. Many black and white photos. Map in Hebrew and map in English section. Descriptions of tourist attractions, Jewish cultural figures, and history in the Middle East and Palestine. Health resorts in late 1920's Palestine. "The varied climatic conditions of the whole of Palestine which stretches in its whole length along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with its bathing beaches, its mountains and valleys, the beauty of the Carmel, the mountains of Saffad and Cnaan, Hebron etc., the hot springs of Tiberias, the other different springs and streams, the grapes with healing capacities as also the oranges and other fruits existing all the year round, the variation of climates at comparatively small distances, coupled with the exquisite views of nature most pleasing to the eye - all this goes to show together with the results of the investigations and experiments made that Palestine is naturally adapted as a Universal health resort and could rank amongst the most eminent centers of health and rest." First edition. In Hebrew and English. Includes a short dictionary in Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, French, English, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. Many period advertisements in English and Hebrew. Descriptions of tourist attractions, Jewish cultural figures, and history in the Middle East and Palestine Pagination: English side: [4], 16, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16 = 116 pages 16 pages of ads in English, Hebrew =16 pages Dictionary: [2], 28, 28, 3 pages = 61 pages Hebrew: [4],16, 16, 16, 16 = 68 pages. Ads: 12, 16 = 28 pages. 2p form. 16, 16 = 32 pages.
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