Five Years In Damascus With Travels And Researches In Palmyra, Lebanon, The Giant Cities Of Bashan And The Hauran

""Five Years in Damascus"" is a travelogue written by Josias Leslie Porter, chronicling his experiences during his time in Damascus, Syria, from 1850 to 1855. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on Porter's life in Damascus, including his work as a missionary, his interactions with locals, and his observations on the city's culture and society. The second part of the book details Porter's travels and research in other parts of Syria, including Palmyra, Lebanon, the giant cities of Bashan, and the Hauran. Throughout the book, Porter provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters, as well as his thoughts on the history and politics of the region. ""Five Years in Damascus"" is a fascinating account of life in the Middle East during the mid-19th century, and offers valuable insights into the region's culture and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.