Israel Guide Author:Zev Vilnay, Ph. D. Here in the Land of Israel you will find interesting geological formations, and endemic species of plants and animals. Here, too, converge various biological and physical togeographical zones of the world. Every excursion, short or long, impresses you with striking contrasts. Here you see new settlements with their red-tiled houses -- a produ... more »ct of the modern age; nearby the mediaeval-orental charm of dwellings with domed roofs. You may see a camp of Beduin with their black tents, living the same pastoral life lived by our Patriarchs -- Abraham, Isaac and Jacob -- at the dawn of civilization.« less