August 1919 Issue [Article] Eastern nights–and flights Adjust Share I.--Damascus--and the flight that failed by Alan Bott, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Alan Bott Damascus Damascus (Syria) Description and travel Escapes Great Britain Prisoners and prisons Prisoners of war Social life and customs Syria World War I, 1914-1918 More from Alan Bott Eastern nights–and flights IV.--A Greek waitress, a Turkish policeman, and a Russian ship Eastern nights and flights III.--Constantinople--and how to become mad Eastern nights–and flights II.--Turkish trains and British tommies Adjust Share