A XATI\K I.I.MICKII.X 



Large tracts of Syria are completely destitute of trees, and consequently anything in 

 the nature of fuel is exceedingly scarce. Often the only tree to be found is a small, scrul)l)y 

 thorn bush, whicii nevertheless has its value. The woman sliown in the picture had collected 

 fuel for this limekiln at a distance requiring between two and three liours' travel. 



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