And a few days later came over a large Araba, drawn by four mules, and laden with a pair of glass-doors, and some window-frames, which the thoughtful kind Pacha had judged-and judged rightly-would be a very acceptable present.
"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands"
Mary Seacole Commentator: W. H. Russell
We hired an Araba, filled it with straw, and some boxes to sit upon, and set out very early, with two old umbrellas to shield us from the mid-day sun and the night dews.
"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands"
Mary Seacole Commentator: W. H. Russell
This was joined by others a little lower down, and, at the distance of a mile from the town, a strong current was formed and ran down towards Wadi el Araba.
"The Earth as Modified by Human Action"
George P. Marsh