"A Ride through Syria to Damascus and Baalbec, and ascent of Mount Hermon" by Edward Abram is a captivating travel narrative that explores the rich landscapes and historical sites of Syria. Abram's vivid descriptions transport readers to the ancient cities of Damascus and Baalbec, where he delves into the cultural and architectural marvels that define these locations. His journey is not just a physical one; it is also an exploration of the region's history, people, and the remnants of its ...

Our “Ride through Palestine” did not exhaust our enthusiasm for the East; we were not, as some travellers have been, disappointed with “The Holy Land,” because we did not expect to find it still, as in ancient days, a “land of milk and honey.” The cisterns are broken and the waters run to waste, the walls of the vineyards are cast down, the very soil has disappeared from the once fertile terraced heights, the wine presses are covered with weeds, the defenced cities are all a ruin; but, in ...