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A Ride through Syria to Damascus and Baalbec, and ascent of Mount Hermon

By Edward Abram
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A travel narrative describes an overland ride from the Mediterranean across the plains of Sharon and Esdraelon to Nazareth, an ascent of Mount Hermon, and onward visits to Damascus, the Anti-Lebanon and the Roman ruins of Baalbec. It combines practical route notes and encounters with Bedouin and Druse communities, vivid landscape and antiquities descriptions, and reflections on ruined villages, ancient fountains, and classical and biblical sites. Chapters alternate between itinerary, local color, archaeological observation, and illustrated topographical sketches.

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Edward Abram

Edward Abram was a 19th-century traveler and writer known for his vivid accounts of his journeys in the Middle East. His notable work, "A Ride through Syria to Damascus and Baalbec, and ascent of Mount Hermon," provides readers with a detailed narrative of his experiences and observations in the region. Through his writing, Abram captures the landscapes, cultures, and historical contexts of the places he visited, contributing to the literary heritage of travel literature. His explorations reflect a period of growing Western interest in the Middle East, making his work a valuable resource for understanding the era.

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