Travels in Arabia is a book written by John Lewis Burckhardt, an explorer and scholar who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East in the early 19th century. The book is an account of his travels in the region of Hedjaz, which is considered sacred by Muslims. Burckhardt describes the people, culture, and geography of the region in great detail, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to Westerners at the time. He also offers insights into the religious practices and beliefs ...
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Travels in Arabia is a book written by John Lewis Burckhardt, an explorer and scholar who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East in the early 19th century. The book is an account of his travels in the region of Hedjaz, which is considered sacred by Muslims. Burckhardt describes the people, culture, and geography of the region in great detail, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to Westerners at the time. He also offers insights into the religious practices and beliefs of the people he encountered, including the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, as well as for those interested in the art of travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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