Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. He wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts of his day. In 1867 Trollope left his position in the British Post Office to run for Parliament as a Liberal candidate in 1868. After he lost, he concentrated entirely on his literary career. While continuing to produce novels rapidly, he also edited the St Paul's Magazine, which published several of his novels in serial form. His first major success came with The Warden (1855) - the first of six novels set in the fictional county of Barsetshire. The comic masterpiece Barchester Towers (1857) has probably become the best-known of these. Trollope's popularity and critical success diminished in his later years, but he continued to write prolifically, and some of his later novels have acquired a good reputation. In particular, critics generally acknowledge the sweeping satire The Way We Live Now (1875) as his masterpiece. In all, Trollope wrote forty-seven novels, as well as dozens of short stories and a few books on travel.

"A Ride Across Palestine" is a story of deception, guilt and redemption. Trollope has dealt with the unconventional topic of homoerotic fantasy brilliantly and explicitly. Unusual and remarkable!

"A Ride Across Palestine" is a story of deception, guilt and redemption. Trollope has dealt with the unconventional topic of homoerotic fantasy brilliantly and explicitly. Unusual and remarkable!

"A Ride Across Palestine" is a story of deception, guilt and redemption. Trollope has dealt with the unconventional topic of homoerotic fantasy brilliantly and explicitly. Unusual and remarkable!

Embark on a captivating equestrian journey through the historical landscapes of Palestine with Anthony Trollope in 'A Ride Across Palestine.' Trollope, celebrated for his novels, provides readers with a vivid travelogue chronicling his exploration of this ancient and storied land. Mounted on horseback, Trollope shares his observations of the diverse landscapes, historical landmarks, and the people he encounters during his ride. 'A Ride Across Palestine' is more than a travel narrative; it's a cultural and historical exploration that transports readers to the Holy Land during the 19th century. Join Trollope on this literary expedition where each page unveils the beauty, complexities, and historical significance of Palestine, making it an enriching read for those seeking a unique perspective on the region.

Having on the former occasion travelled by the beaten track, via Jerusalem, we this time try a new and unfrequented route. Our objective points are the plains of Sharon and 4Esdraelon, sighting that mighty headland, "the excellency of Carmel," with its numerous reminiscences of Elijah, and Baal, that "glory of Lebanon," Hermon with its traditional snow-clad summit and verdure-vested slopes—the sacred sources of the Jordan, and of Pharpar and Abana, which one thought "better than all the rivers of Israel"—onward then to Damascus with its "straight street" and memories of Abram, Saul of Tarsus, Ananias, and Naaman—then onward again to the reputed tombs of the early patriarchs, and lastly—Baalbec with its massive Hivite and beautiful Roman remains. This is a short sketch of the tour we purpose describing in the following pages. (source: text)