Wilson, Charles W. [Editor]; Fenn, Harry [Ill.]: Picturesque Palestine: Sinai and Egypt ; in 2 volumes (Band 1) (New York, 1881)

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wady barada, from bessima.

The village is situated in a little basin formed by a bend of the river, and is entirely shut in by high ledges of rock. The soil is everywh

carefully cultivated. In the foreground the villagers are winnowing gram.