Jaffa, the Seaport of Jerusalem, and Its Orange Industry
Jaffa, or Joppa, is situated on the Mediterranean coast some thirty-five miles to the northwest of Jerusalem. It is the chief seaport of Palestine, and rejoices in the possession of the wors... Read allJaffa, or Joppa, is situated on the Mediterranean coast some thirty-five miles to the northwest of Jerusalem. It is the chief seaport of Palestine, and rejoices in the possession of the worst harbor in the world, a rocky, shallow basin which is rather a menace than a protection t... Read allJaffa, or Joppa, is situated on the Mediterranean coast some thirty-five miles to the northwest of Jerusalem. It is the chief seaport of Palestine, and rejoices in the possession of the worst harbor in the world, a rocky, shallow basin which is rather a menace than a protection to shipping. To land the thousands of tourists who enter yearly through this port on their ... Read all