Palestine and Syria

Arabic names are in general transliterated on the system explained at p. Xxxii, except in the case of such established historical forms as Jaffa, Ascalon, Acre, etc.

Heights (above the sea-level) are given in English feet, from the most recent and trustworthy English and other sources.

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