A Modern Pilgrim in Mecca (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Arthur John Byng Wavell

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ISBN 10 : 1330279794 ISBN 13 : 9781330279793

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Modern Pilgrim in Mecca offers a firsthand look at a daring journey through the holy lands, told with wit and caution.

In these pages, a traveler recounts how he navigates secrecy, language, and daily life among pilgrims and locals. The narrative blends practical travel insight with lively scenes of Mecca and Medina, from tense moments at quarantine to the busy pace of caravan routes and sacred sites. Real-world challenges—disguises, cautious confidences, and the ever-present danger of being found out—are balanced by moments of humor, generous hospitality, and surprising glimpses of everyday life in a world where piety, politics, and curiosity collide.

- Read about the tactics of travel in a restricted, ritual-centered setting, including language tricks and safety precautions.
- Experience the atmosphere of the Hedjaz during pilgrimage season, with encounters with Mutowifs, Bedou, and Turkish authorities.
- Learn about the social dynamics of guides, pilgrims, and locals, including tensions, loyalties, and miscommunications.
- See vivid, on-the-ground observations of tombs, mosques, and markets, plus reflections on knowledge, culture, and identity.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel memoirs, historical accounts of Mecca and Medina, and stories that mix adventure with cultural detail.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

President of the Royal Geographical Society a traveller asked to see me concerning a proposed exploration in the wilds of A rabia. There entered my room a young man, rather below the middle height, evidently very light in weight, with dark hair and a much-tanned complexion; and he began discussing the matter in hand the loan by theS ociety of some instruments, if I remember rightly with no assurance of manner and with apparent diffidence. As the conversation proceeded, the doubt entered my mind whether I ought not to utter some words of advice concerning the nerve required for an expedition such as that contemplated; when luckily for me he drove out of my mind all idea of giving any such utterly inappropriate warning by quietly remarking, as if the words were forced out of him by the necessities of the case, I have already been atM ecca and Medina in disguise. Ever after that interview I watched the career of Arthur Wavell with the greatest interest, for I felt that I had been in contact with an exceptional personality. This modern pilgrim toM ecca, who was only induced to publish an account of his pilgrimage some time after his return, was not a man easy to get to know by one much older than himself; for he was shy and disinclined to talk, especially in general company.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330279794
• ISBN 13: 9781330279793
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 259
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