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Fountain with small scalloped basin; multiple spouts from central column end in vegetal shapes.

'Ain el Weibeh, on the border of Edom, in the valley of El Jeib. The name signifies "hole with water.: Many authorities regard this now deserted place as the site of Kadesh Barnea.

Valley of the Little Colorado River, a section which produces fine range through flood irrigation. Apache County near Springerville, Arizona

The gate of Tyre (Sûr). There are two springs of fresh water on the peninsula, one of which is close to this gate. It has been conjectured that they are connected with the foundations of Râs el 'Ain.

Pea fields of the Imperial Valley, California. Tamarisk trees are commonly planted along the irrigation ditches for shade so necessary in this desert valley. Note water barrels

The river Kishon. As it appears after the rainy season, where it flows through the narrow pass called Wâdy el Kasab (Valley of Reeds), which leads from the great plain of Esdraelon to the plain of' 'Akka. Oleanders flourish here, and many small birds build their nests.

The Nahr el Aujeh from Kûlat Râs el 'Ain. The river rises out of the earth in several copious streams at the foot of the mound on which the castle stands. This mound has been satisfactorily identified as the site of Antipatris.

A particular map of the River Sanaga, from its mouth to the defart; exhibiting its several branches, and the islands formed by them within that space.

221. The Saltwater Meadow-hen (Rallus elegans). 222. The Freshwater Meadow-hen (Rallus crepitans).

Aqueduct, Râs el 'Ain. Of Saracenic origin, its slightly pointed arches are in many places almost concealed by luxuriant vegetation.

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1881 - 1883
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Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
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New York
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New York Public Library
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http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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vines lebanon prints illustrations dorot jewish division picturesque palestine sinai and egypt ras el saracenic origin luxuriant vegetation ultra high resolution high resolution fenn harry 1838 1911 artist wood engravings aqueduct ras ain saracenic origin arches places luxuriant vegetation palestine sinai egypt book illustrations