Engedi, the fountain of the Kid ('Ain Jidy). The sparkling limpid water is warm, rather sweet and impregnated with lime. To the left there is an example of the remarkable esclepiad called in Arabic 'osher ; it bears a bladder-like fruit filled with long silky hairs, used by Arabs as tinder for their matchlocks.
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Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
1881 - 1883
Contributors
Wilson, Charles William, Sir (1836-1905), Author
Badoureau, Ed., Wood engraver
Fenn, Harry (1838-1911), Artist
Location
New York
Source
New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")