The Land and the Book: Or, Biblical Illustrations Drawn from the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery of The Holy LandT. Nelson & Sons, 1877 - 718 pages |
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... . It is the most thriving commercial city of Syria , and is the residence of the Bri- tish consul . It is not mentioned in Scripture , at least under its present name . - ED ] 2 Gen. xiii . 17 . PART I. the land of Gilead unto Dan , and.
... . It is the most thriving commercial city of Syria , and is the residence of the Bri- tish consul . It is not mentioned in Scripture , at least under its present name . - ED ] 2 Gen. xiii . 17 . PART I. the land of Gilead unto Dan , and.
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... least two thousand feet above the sea . CHAPTER III . BEIRUT - Continued . Roofs of Houses - Battlements . Proclamations from House - tops . Worship on House - tops . The Sparrow on the House - top . January 26th . houses . THE roofs of ...
... least two thousand feet above the sea . CHAPTER III . BEIRUT - Continued . Roofs of Houses - Battlements . Proclamations from House - tops . Worship on House - tops . The Sparrow on the House - top . January 26th . houses . THE roofs of ...
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... , even in sum- mer , and clear as though running liquid diamonds . They , with their young rivers , bear names rather poetical - agreeable , at least , to Arab taste . The PART I. Natural bridge . northern is the Fountain of.
... , even in sum- mer , and clear as though running liquid diamonds . They , with their young rivers , bear names rather poetical - agreeable , at least , to Arab taste . The PART I. Natural bridge . northern is the Fountain of.
Page 48
... least in Palestine , but both should be carefully explored . In the meanwhile , turn a little to the left . The direct road to Sidon leads over a sandy desert , fatiguing to both the horse and his rider . The path we take lies along the ...
... least in Palestine , but both should be carefully explored . In the meanwhile , turn a little to the left . The direct road to Sidon leads over a sandy desert , fatiguing to both the horse and his rider . The path we take lies along the ...
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... least one hun- dred dollars . No wonder it is so highly prized . ness . The value of this tree is enhanced by the fact that its fruit is indispensable Its useful- for the comfort , and even the existence of the mass of the community ...
... least one hun- dred dollars . No wonder it is so highly prized . ness . The value of this tree is enhanced by the fact that its fruit is indispensable Its useful- for the comfort , and even the existence of the mass of the community ...
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