The Pictorial Sunday Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162609294)

The Pictorial Sunday Book, written by John Kitto, is a comprehensive collection of stories, illustrations, and articles designed to educate and entertain readers on a variety of topics. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different theme. These themes include natural history, science, literature, art, and more.The book features stunning illustrations and photographs throughout, making it an engaging visual experience. The articles and stories are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.One of the unique features of The Pictorial Sunday Book is its focus on religious and moral themes. Kitto was a devout Christian, and many of the articles and stories in the book reflect his beliefs. However, the book is not exclusively religious in nature, and readers of all faiths (or no faith) can appreciate its content.Overall, The Pictorial Sunday Book is a fascinating look at the world in the mid-19th century. It provides a glimpse into the scientific and cultural knowledge of the time, as well as the moral and religious values that were prevalent. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in history, literature, or art, and is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.This extremely rare and glorious volume is intended to be a work adapted to Sunday reading, which shall offer the mind-and especially the mind of the young-the study of sacred subjects in an attractive form, and calculated to make the Word of God interesting to youth. Aware of the important aid which pictorial representation affords in the communication of instruction, and the power which it has of arresting and fixing the attention, it is prepared with a series of engravings, illustrative of the Bible history, the Prophecies, the Psalms, the Life of our Savior, and the Acts of his Apostles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Kitto
ISBN-10: 116260929X
ISBN-13: 9781162609294
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 564
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.76lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.14d
Binding Material: Paper
Page Edge Color: White