""Five Years In Damascus"" is a travelogue written by Josias Leslie Porter, detailing his experiences during his five-year stay in Damascus, Syria, in the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid description of the city, its people, customs, and culture, as well as the surrounding regions, including Palmyra, Lebanon, the Giant Cities of Bashan, and the Hauran. Porter's account includes detailed observations of the architecture, art, and history...