William Wright (1837-1899) - Palmyra and Zenobia; with 80...

Preface: 'This book was written partly in the saddle and partly in the tent and almost wholly amid the scenes and adventures which it describes. It should therefore not be lacking in local colour, The explorations and events recorded were incidents of a residence in Syria during nine stirring years (...)' - the author, William Wright' Eyewitness account during a nine-year stay in the former Syria. A comprehensive account of The Ruins of Palmyra, Queen Zenobia, Travels in Bashan and the Desert. Splendid edition with 80 text illustrations and 32 full-page engravings, of which 5 span two pages. Small quarto format, dark blue cloth with title on the spine - 21 x 14 cm. - xviii, 394, (ii) pages. Publisher Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1895. Condition: Good. Cover with minor signs of wear. Endpapers renewed. The hinges outer and inner are in good condition. A few pages browned but overall very clean. Registered and insured shipping.

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