Fabio Bourbon Books

Frederick Catherwood's remarkable journey as a 19th-century artist and explorer unfolds through this richly illustrated volume. It details his groundbreaking discoveries of lost Mayan cities alongside John Lloyd Stephens, showcasing Catherwood's stunning engravings and travel diaries. The book compiles over 200 original drawings and features a rare color portfolio of his best work. Additionally, it explores Catherwood's adventures across Europe, Egypt, and California, appealing to enthusiasts of exploration, architecture, and archaeology.

Hardcover, very good condition. Light shelf wear to the jacket otherwise an exceptionally clean copy throughout. 5 parts in one volume containing 123 facsimile lithographs. DP

A lavishly illustrated guide to the major archaeological sites of Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan. From Masada to Megiddo to Petra, this handy guide helps readers explore and appreciate the Holy Land's fascinating archaeological sites and attractions. Organised geographically, it is divided into chapters on Jerusalem, North Israel, South Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan, spotlighting venerable and varied religious sanctuaries, ancient cities, massive cliff-side fortresses, and the incomparable stone city of Petra. The authoritative text delves into each region's history, architecture, and archaeological highlights, accompanied by superb photographs of each site, floor plans, details of decorative motifs, statuary, architectural features, and much more. With its portable and durable flexi-bound format and the wealth of information it contains in a concise format, this is an indispensable travel companion for the archaeologically-minded traveller. ILLUSTRATIONS: 612 colour illustrations

The most ancient customs, folklore, everyday life, the faces and the welcoming smiles of the people, invite the reader to visit new lands, in a lively weave of panoramas, boundless landscapes, memorable stories and legends. The very essence of each country is condensed in the pages of the books in this collection, books capable of transmitting the emotion of travel through the colors of their photograph and the style of their prose.

Ancient customs, folklore, everyday life, the faces and the welcoming smiles of the people, invite the reader to visit new lands, in a lively interweaving of panoramas, booundless landscapes, memorable stories and legends.

This introduction to Israel presents the young nation's complex history, unique cultures, and stirring landscape. Photographs convey the incongruous juxtapositions that exist throughout Israel: the ancient city of Hebron and the modern skyline of Tel Aviv, the mosques and the Wailing Wall, and many others.

Die Ruinen von Petra, der einstigen Hauptstadt des antiken nabatäischen reiches, gehören zu den einzigartigsten und bewundernswertesten Monumenten der antiken Welt. Petra liegt zwischen steilen Hügeln und engen Schluchten und ist für ihre Felsarchitektur und spektakulären naturkulissen berühmt. Die Farben der Felsen verleohen diesem Ort einen zusätzlichen Reiz. Diese Buch beschreibt jedes Monument - vom märchenhaften Khazne über den gewaltigen Ed-Deir und das spektakuläre Urnengrab bis zum rätselhaften Löwen-Greifen-Tempel. Darüber hinaus wird eine Verbindung zu den komplexen Ereignissen in der Geschichte und zur Kunst der „rosaroten Stadt“ gezogen. In diesem Band lebt der frühere Glanz diese einmaligen Ortes wieder auf.