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TRAVELS IN OMAN. COIL

CHAPTER XIX.

Fruits of Oman—Oranges—Limes—Lemons—Introduction of
the Lemon-tree into Europe—Tamarinds—Mangoes—Beauty
of the Mangoe tree — Grapes—Wine—Plantains—Pumpkins
—Figs, inferior to those of Turkey—Dates—Seed of Male
Palm—Grain—Vegetables, tyc.— Wild Beasts—The Imam's
Camel—Description—Food of the Camel—Value—Rate of
Travelling—Burckhardt—Volney— Captain Burnes—Author's
experience of Camel Travelling—Housings—Illustrations f
Scriptural Quotations—Author in danger of being Shot—
Imam's Horses—Value—Studs of Burka and Suweik—Asses,
their sureness of Foot—Buffaloes—Oxen—Poultry—Birds—
Bcdowin Sportsmen — Fish—Climate — Diseases—Arab Phy­
sicians—Meteorology— Geological Features.

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*
Of oranges, limes and lemons there are
several varieties. Respecting the first, it may
be sufficient to mention the sweet orange

{Citrus cinensis) ; the Mandarine orange, so
called in China and India; and a third

sort, remarkable for the thinness and bright-
yellow colour of its skin, and its superior

* Large quantities of limes are dried in the sun, and exported
to the Persian Gulf.