This is Israel - Hardcover - Rizzoli
Author Miroslav Sasek
Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his
original books. The vibrant illustrations have been preserved, remaining
true to his vision, and where applicable facts have been updated,
appearing on a "This is...Today" page at the back of each book. The
charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative,
make for perfect souvenirs that will delight both children and their
parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. This
is Britain, first published in 1974, encompasses the nation’s many
facets, from the mystery of Stonehenge to the monuments of the British
Isles. Among his stops are the White Cliffs of Dover; Brighton’s Prince
Regent’s Royal Pavilion; the castles and Tintern Abbey in Wales; and
Scotland’s four Royal Palaces and long lochs. This is Israel, first
published in 1962, visits the Promised Land, a sun-drenched panorama of
many hues and many traditions. From the Sea of Galilee to the Red Sea
(it’s really blue); from modern Tel Aviv to Jerusalem new and old; from
Mt. Zion to King Solomon’s mines; Sasek presents the biblical glory of
its past and the golden hope of its future.