An Illustrated Guide to Lublin [1931].

Lublin 1931/ Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze. Lublin Branch/ linen publisher's binding/ p.133 [6]/ black and white photo in the text and outside the text/ good condition-, soiling of the binding, lining of the spine with a strip of linen, minor yellowing in the text in places

The guide contains detailed information on various aspects of life in Lublin, such as the history of the city, its topography, monuments, economic life, city investments, as well as practical information for residents and tourists, such as addresses of important institutions, timetables of public and local transportation, cab fares, information on hotels, restaurants, cafes, confectioneries, service establishments, and the education and health care systems.

The guidebook opens with an introduction, in which the authors emphasize the importance of the work of Hieronim Łopaciński, on which the new edition, adapted to the conditions of independent Poland, was based. This is followed by an informative section, including, among other things, a detailed description of urban and overseas transportation, as well as local amenities such as the city's car and horse-drawn carriages, with detailed fares.

Particularly interesting is the chapter on city investments, where major infrastructure projects are described, such as the construction of a power plant, gas plant, city slaughterhouse or water and sewage system.

The guide also contains extensive information on cultural, educational and health life in Lublin, indicating the wealth of offerings for residents and visitors. A chapter on the city's monuments and history highlights its long and rich past, which laid the foundation for its modern development.