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  • Street Cafe, Jerusalem. from the book Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt By  Colonel Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905. Published in New York by D. Appleton and Company in 1881  with engravings in steel and wood from original Drawings by Harry Fenn and J. D. Woodward Volume 1
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  • Chapel of Helena in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem from the book Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt By  Colonel Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905. Published in New York by D. Appleton and Company in 1881  with engravings in steel and wood from original Drawings by Harry Fenn and J. D. Woodward Volume 1
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  • Oratories at the west side of Haram Esh Sherif [Sharif], Jerusalem from the book Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt By  Colonel Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905. Published in New York by D. Appleton and Company in 1881  with engravings in steel and wood from original Drawings by Harry Fenn and J. D. Woodward Volume 1
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  • Southern slopes of Olivet and mountains of Moab from the book Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt By  Colonel Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905. Published in New York by D. Appleton and Company in 1881  with engravings in steel and wood from original Drawings by Harry Fenn and J. D. Woodward Volume 1
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  • ROCK-CUT TOMB OR TEMPLE, PETRA, Jordan. Eighty-five feet in height. It is called by the Arabs El Khiizneh Far'on, " the Treasure of Pharaoh," which is said to be concealed in the urn-shaped finial at the summit. The portal leads into a lofty chamber twelve yards square. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • WADY ET TUFFAH, COMMONLY CALLED THE VALE OF ESHCOL [Eshkol]. The peasants grouped in the foreground are under the southern branches of Abraham's oak. In the distance the minaret of the great mosque of Sheikh 'Ali Bakka, Hebron, may be distinguished. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • ABRAHAM'S OAK, HEBRON. An ilex or evergreen holm oak (quercus pseudo-coccifera). One of the lower branches was broken down by a heavy fall of snow in the winter of 1850. It was cut up into logs and conveyed to Jerusalem; there were seven camel-loads; one log was sent to England. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wady es Sunt, The Valley of Elah The scene of David's encounter with Goliath Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE TOWER AT RAMLEH [Ramla] . Said to be the minaret of a large mosque which once stood here. According to an Arabic inscription over the door, it was built in the year 1318. It is known as the White Mosque. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • SCENE IN A JAFFA GARDEN. Two women engaged in working a sakiyeh, a clumsy machine for raising water from a well to fill a reservoir. On the branch of pomegranate there is a chameleon. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE NAHR EL AUJEH [Nahr al-Auja now Yarkon River] FROM KUL'AT RAS EL 'AIN [Tel Afek (Antipatris)]. 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. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The Convent on Mount Carmel Its terraced roof commands extensive views along the coast, north and south. The building on the left is used for the accommodation of native pilgrims, and is surmounted by a lighthouse four hundred and seventy feet above the sea Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • General View of Akka [Acre] from the North-East, Carmel in the Distance on the right is the Great Mosque of Jezzar Pasha [al-Jazzar mosque] Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Engraving on Steel of the Convent of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai from the book 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Engraving on Wood of The Six Columns of the Great Temple, Ba'albek [Baalbek] Lebanon from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of Ruined Mosque, north of Ba'albek [Baalbek] Lebanon from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Steel of Jaffa the ancient Joppa from the book 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Engraving on Steel of Caesarea [Caesarea Maritima], Palestine from the book 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Engraving on Steel of Mount Carmel, Palestine from the book 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of Ruins of the cathedral church at Tyre. Eusebius describes this building as the most splendid of all the temples of Phoenicia. Among the ruins there is a double column of red syenite granite, now prostrate, consisting of two parallel connected shafts of great size. from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of The Bay of Sideon from Sarepta. The distance from Sarepta to Sidon, in a straight line across the bay, is about ten miles. On the extreme right, partially covered by a tree, the ruins on Tell el Burâk can be distinguished from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of A peasant woman churning. The churn is made of the tanned skin of a goat stripped off whole; it is partly filled with milk and the extremities being securely closed, it is suspended in any convenient place, by four ropes fastened to the skin of the legs. from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of Cliffs and sculptured tablets. On the rocky promontory whoch projects far into the sea, south of Nahr el Kelb (Dog River), rising to the height of about one hundred feet. from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of the Roman Bridge near Juneh [The Leontes Bridge near Jounieh Lebanon] from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving of The natural bridge, Lebanon. It is called in Arabic Jisr el Hajr (The Bridge of Stone). It spans the chasm through which flows the Neb'a el Lebban (Fountain of Milk), one of the sources of the Nahr el Kelb (the Dog River). from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Wood engraving Under the Natural Bridge, Lebanon from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Engraving on steel of ruins at sun set at Palmyra, Syria from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of The Tomb of Saladin, Damascus from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of The Gorge of the Burada (Abana), through which the new French road approaches Damascus from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of The Sea of Galilee from Et Tabighah [Tabgha], the supposed site of Bethsaida from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of Mosque of Tiberias from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on steel of the city of Tiberias from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Engraving on Wood of the Entrance to the Cave of Endor from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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  • Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem House of the Rich and Poor Man Dives and Lazarus. from the book Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt By  Colonel Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905. Published in New York by D. Appleton and Company in 1881  with engravings in steel and wood from original Drawings by Harry Fenn and J. D. Woodward Volume 1
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  • A Nile Nugger on the Nile river at Philae, Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • A Nile Nugger on the Nile river at Philae, Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • The Great Temple of Karnak [Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt] Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • The Great Temple of Karnak [Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt] Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Pyramids of Gizeh [Giza or Gizah], Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • A Nile Gyassi in full sail on the Nile river at Luxor, Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • A Nile Gyassi in full sail on the Nile river at Luxor, Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Pyramids of Gizeh [Giza or Gizah], Egypt  Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Wady Sho'eib [Wadi Shueib] Jethro's Valley Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Wady Sho'eib [Wadi Shueib] Jethro's Valley Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Mount Serbal from Wady Feiran Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Mount Serbal from Wady Feiran Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Jebel Kanata, Wady Magharah (approach to Mount Serbal) Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Jebel Kanata, Wady Magharah (approach to Mount Serbal) Steel engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • Tombs in the Eastern cliffs of Petra, Jordan a vignette Steel engraving from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • El Hesweh [The Feiran Oasis], Wady Feiran [Wadi Feiran is Sinai's largest and widest wadi] Steel engraving frontispiece from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • El Hesweh [The Feiran Oasis], Wady Feiran [Wadi Feiran is Sinai's largest and widest wadi] Steel engraving frontispiece from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 4. Published in 1884 by J. S. Virtue and Co, London
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  • THE DEIR, PETRA, Jordan. An isolated building on a lofty eminence north-west of the valley of Petra. It faces Mount Hor. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • CLIFFS OF THE SlK [Al-Siq], PETRA, Jordan. Showing the western outlet of the great defile opposite to the rock -cut amphitheatre. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE ROCK-HEWN AMPHITHEATRE, PETRA, Jordan. Thirty-three tiers of seats rise one above another, and above the seats there are chambers hewn in the rock. The brook of 'Ain Milsa, bordered with verdure, flows across the arena. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • 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. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE CLIFFS OF ENGEDI. [Ein Gedi] They form a very difficult pass, and the zigzag paths are not kept in repair. The surface of the limestone rock is of marble-like smoothness and a pale reddish tint is the prevailing colour. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • B1R ES SEBA', THE SITE OF BEERSHEBA. The ancient wells can still be traced, and two of them are serviceable; but the city has ceased to exist. In the distance may be seen an encampment of the Tiyaheh Arabs. In the foreground a woman is asking alms of the artist's travelling attendants. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • ENGEDI [Ein Gedi], THE FOUNTAIN OF THE KID ('AIN J1DY). 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 the Arabs as tinder for their matchlocks. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The Pools of Hebron. The chief pool is one hundred and thirty-two feet square, and twenty-one feet deep. There are stone steps leading to the bottom at each corner. The other pool is eighty-four feet in length, and fifty-four feet in width. The enclosed building in the distance, on the slope of the hill to the left, is the Quarantine station. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The Wilderness of Judaea With a view of the Dead Sea (Bahr Lut) and mountains of Moab at sunrise Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • TEKU'A, THE SITE OF TEKOA. Showing the remains of a Byzantine church, and its massive baptismal font of octagonal form. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE VALLEY OF BEIT JIBRIN [Beit Guvrin]. With a distant view of the sea and the sandy coast-hills. On the hillside on the left the entrance to one of the great caverns with which this district abounds is shown. In the foreground a shepherd is sleeping ; near to him are his dog and gun and double-reed pipe. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE, BEIT JIBRIN [Beit Guvrin]. Called by the Arabs El Keniseh; it stands one thousand and seventy-two feet above the sea, opposite to Tell Sandannah (Santa Hanna). It was originally a Byzantine church, but was restored by the Crusaders. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • RUINS OF ASCALON [Ashkelon or Ashqelon] from the North Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • A WELL IN THE PLAIN OF PHILISTIA. Around it there are a few rudely formed cup-shaped stone water-troughs for the use of flocks and herds. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • RUINS OF ASCALON [Ashkelon or Ashqelon], FROM THE NORTH-EAST. Here there are fine orchards and olive-trees, cultivated by the Egyptian peasants of the neighbouring village of El Jurah. The wild onions of 'Askfilan are celebrated for their delicate flavour. The Romans gave them the name of Ascalonia, hence scalogna (Ital.) and shallot (Allium Ascalonicum). Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Eshdud the Ancient Ashdod Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • EL MEJDEL, THE ANCIENT MIGDOL [Ashkelon or Ashqelon]. An important village of fifteen hundred inhabitants. Its mosque and tall minaret are constructed of ancient materials. A weekly fair is held here. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • YABNEH, [Yavne] THE ANCIENT JABNEH. Called also Jabneel, and by the Greeks Jamnia. It is a large village, four miles from the seashore, surrounded by orchards. Its mosque was once a Christian church. Its port, once the rival of Joppa, has now almost entirely disappeared. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • SUR'AH, THE ANCIENT ZORAH. The birthplace of Samson. It is five miles south of Latron, on a conical hill on the north side of the Wady es Sur'ar (the Valley of Sorek). Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The Plain of Sharon From the Tower of Ramleh [Ramla]. This tower, was the minaret of a mosque called Jami'a el Abtad. It has a winding staircase of one hundred and twenty steps. Its eastern windows overlook the town of Ramleh and the plain beyond, bounded by the hills of Judaea. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • SCENE IN THE BAZAAR AT JAFFA. A public cafe, in a deep arched recess, with a group of smokers. An attendant pounding coffee is steadying a wooden mortar with his naked feet. In the foreground there are fruit-stalls, and a Bedouin with his tufted lance; a water-earner and a peasant boy leading a camel are passing by. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • A ROADSIDE FOUNTAIN AND TOMB. The Sebil of Abu Nabut, commonly called the Tomb of Tabitha (Dorcas) Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • VIEW OF THE ROCK-ENCIRCLED HARBOUR AT JAFFA, From the roof of the house of Simon the Tanner. The building in the foreground, with its domes and perforated parapets, is a characteristic example of native domestic architecture in towns and cities of Southern Palestine. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • A ROADSIDE FOUNTAIN AND TOMB. The Sebil of Abu Nabut, commonly called the Tomb of Tabitha (Dorcas) Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE MOSQUE AT JAFFA [El Baher [the Sea] Mosque]. A modern structure in the north-east quarter of the town. It can be easily distinguished in the general view of Jaffa, where it<br />
appears between the masts of the Arab fishing-boats. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF SIMON THE TANNER. A Muhammedan sanctuary. On the south side of the court of the house there is an arched recess, in which a lamp is always kept burning, and where pilgrims perform their devotions. A well of good water and a fine fig-tree add to the attractions of this place. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • LANDING AT JAFFA. This is always attended with difficulty, as there is no harbour for large vessels at Jaffa. Steamers are obliged to anchor in the roadstead about half a mile from the shore, and passengers are landed in small Arab boats. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • NEBY BEN YAMIN (TOMB OF THE PROPHET BENJAMIN).<br />
A Muhammedan shrine about half a mile to the east of Kefr Saba. A well of good water adjoins it. In the foreground a peasant is guiding a<br />
primitive plough and a yoke of oxen. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • KEFR SABA [Kafr Saba now Kfar Saba]. A straggling village consisting of houses built chiefly of sun-dried bricks, with extensive orchards to the west and south of it. It is fourteen miles from Jaffa, and is interesting inasmuch as it preserves the name of the ancient Caphar Saba Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • VIEW OF THE GREAT SEA FROM ATHLIT [Atlit], Through a large pointed arch, which Is only held in position by the extreme hardness and tenacity of the cement used in the construction of this fortress. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • REMAINS OF A CRUSADING FORT AT TANTURAH [Tantura or Dor]. Its shattered tower is thirty feet in height. In the distance the village of Tantdrah appears, on the site of the ancient city of Dor. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • RUINS ON THE WEST SIDE OF ATHLIT [Atlit]. The fortress was built by the Templars in the year 1218, and was the last place held by the Crusaders in Palestine. It was taken by the Sultan Melek el Ashraf el Khalil after his conquest of Acre in 1291. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • ATHLIT [Atlit], FROM THE SOUTH. Called Castellum Peregrinorum by Mediaeval writers. It was one of the most important landing-places for pilgrims during the thirteenth century. It stands on a rocky promontory which projects, a quarter of a mile westward into the sea. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE RIVER KISHON. [Currently the most polluted and toxic river in Israel] As it appears after the rainy season, where it flows through the narrow pass called Wady 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 nest. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The Plains of Esdraelon [Jezreel Valley] looking towards South-East Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Machine colourised (AI) caravan of camels at the Bay of Acre [Haifa] with Mount Carmel in the background Engraving of Steel of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • caravan of camels at the Bay of Acre [Haifa] with Mount Carmel in the background Engraving of Steel of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • EL MAHRAKAH [Dir el Muhraka], THE PLACE OF ELIJAH'S SACRIFICE. At the south-eastern point of the range of Carmel. In the foreground is the green knoll called Tell el Kassts (the Hill of the Priests), close to which the Kishon flow's. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE RIVER KISHON [now a very polluted an toxic river] FROM EL MAHRAKAH,  [Dir el Muhraka], The place of Elijah's sacrifice. A Bedawin encampment in the foreground, and the hills of Galilee in the distance beyond a forest of oak-trees. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE NORTHERN POINT OF MOUNT CARMEL. With the lighthouse on its summit. The sandy point below is Ras Kertim (the head of the vineyard). The city of 'Akka appears in the distance, and beyond it are the white cliffs of Ras en Nakurah. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • THE GROTTO KNOWN AS "THE SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS," To which pilgrimages are made by Muhammedans, in honour of Elijah. The house on the left is modern, but occupies the site of an ancient chapel. It is opposite the entrance to the cave Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • The BAY OF 'AKKA FROM THE SLOPES OF CARMEL. With the ruined castle of Haifa in the foreground and a glimpse of the town of Haifa at the foot of the castle-hill ; in the distance the city of 'Akka is clearly shown. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • ABLUTIONS AFTER A MID-DAY MEAL.<br />
Of all the people of the East it may be said, " except they wash their hands diligently, eat not," and after a meal it is urgently necessary when<br />
fingers have been used instead of forks. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • A WELL IN A GARDEN OF HAIFA. Showing a machine, called a sakiyeh, raising water to fill the adjacent tank on the right. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • GATE OF 'AKKA [Acre] (ST. JEAN D'ACRE). It is the only entrance to the city, and is situated near the south end of the eastern land wall, close to the head of the shallow harbour. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • General View of Akka [Acre] from the North-East, Carmel in the Distance on the right is the Great Mosque of Jezzar Pasha [al-Jazzar mosque] Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • RAS EN NAKURAH. [Rosh Hanikra] The road over this headland, which has also been called the " Ladder of Tyre," has lately been greatly improved. South of it there is a spring called 'Ain el Musheirifeh. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • RAS EN NAKURAH. [Rosh Hanikra] The road over this headland, which has also been called the " Ladder of Tyre," has lately been greatly improved. South of it there is a spring called 'Ain el Musheirifeh. Wood engraving of from 'Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt' by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 3. Published in by J. S. Virtue and Co 1883
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  • Grove of Cedars, Lebanon Engraving on Wood from Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt by Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905; Lane-Poole, Stanley, 1854-1931 Volume 2. Published in New York by D. Appleton in 1881-1884
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