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x Elim of the Bible.—The Wâdy Amârah, the Marah of the Bible.—Cause of the "bitterness" of the waters.—Evidences of ancient lakes.—The deposits of Wâdy Useit.—The date palm.—Arab mode of planting.—Terraces formed by torrent action

Grand gorge of the Wâdy el Ain.—Probable route of the Israelites.—Fine springs of water.—Walls of granite capped by sandstone.—Effects of water erosion.—Results of a thunderstorm.—Our Sunday camp in the