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 is a detailed account of Wright's journey through the ancient city of Palmyra which was once ruled by the powerful queen Zenobia. Wright's travels also take him through the rugged terrain of Bashan and the surrounding desert. The book begins with a brief history of Palmyra and its significance as a center of trade and culture in ancient tim