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

"A Ride through Syria to Damascus and Baalbec, and Ascent of Mount Hermon" by Edward Abram is a captivating travelogue from the 1800s, detailing the author's expedition through Syria, with stops in Damascus and Baalbec, and his climb up Mount Hermon. The story blends historical context with personal observations of the land and its people. Beginning in Jaffa, the narrator travels towards Nazareth, commenting on the historical importance and natural beauty of the Holy Land and its transformation as compared to biblical times. He finds security with local Bedouins as he moves from popular trails looking for unexplored areas to better understand this land. Abram's writing is filled with vivid descriptions and personal stories, bringing both the old and new elements of the region to life and establishing an amazing excursion full of insights.