An Account Of Palmyra And Zenobia With Travels And Adventures In Bashan And The Desert (1894)

""An Account of Palmyra and Zenobia with Travels and Adventures in Bashan and the Desert"" is a historical travelogue written by William Wright in 1894. The book details the author's travels through the ancient city of Palmyra, also known as Tadmor, and the surrounding areas of Bashan and the Syrian desert. Wright provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of Palmyra, including the famous ruins of the Temple of Bel and the triumphal arch of Septimius Severus. He also chronicles his encounters with the Bedouin tribes who lived in the desert and his experiences traveling through the harsh and unforgiving terrain. The book also includes a section on the legendary queen Zenobia, who ruled Palmyra during the Roman Empire and led a rebellion against the Roman Empire. Overall, ""An Account of Palmyra and Zenobia with Travels and Adventures in Bashan and the Desert"" is a fascinating historical account of a bygone era and an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.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.