Old Maps and Globes > Holy Land Maps

Modern Palestine with Ancient Towns and Highways 1911

Item#: MAH1003

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A map of plaestine in the begining of the 20th century. The map depicts the towns of the time as well as towns and roads of the bible in red. The map also shows us many rivers wadis and mountains. It was taken from the book Biblical Geography & History by Charles Foster Kent NY. The map was engraved by LL Poates of NY. Charles Foster Kent (1867-1925) was a Professor of Biblical Literature and History at Brown University. In 1901, he was named Woolsey Professor of Biblical literature at Yale University and had become recognized internationally as an expert in his field. Map size 26 X 18 cm (10.2 X 7 inches).