Excerpt from A Pilgrimage to Nejd, Vol. 1 of 2: The Cradle of the Arab Race, a Visit to the Court of the Arab Emir, and "Our Persian Campaign"
The Arabs of the earlier invasions, the townsmen of such places as Bozra, Palmyra, and Deyr, and to the Tai Bedouins, once lords of J ebel Shammar, it appeals with a fascination more than equal to that of the Hejaz itself. Nejd is to all of them what Palestine is to the Jews, England to the American and Australian colonists; but with this difference, that they are cut off from the object of their filial reverence more absolutely in practice than these by an intervening gulf of desert less.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a daring journey through the Arabian desert, a pilgrimage undertaken in the name of romance and family history. The author, accompanied by a young Palmyrene man named Mohammed, seeks to reconnect with long lost relations of Mohammedââ â¢s family in the legendary land of Nejd. The author's fascination with the desert and its people is evident in his rich and detailed descriptions of Bedouin life, customs, and the intricate web of tribal politics that governs the region. The journey is fraught with danger as the author navigates through unforgiving landscapes and treacherous encounters with rival tribes, but also reveals the captivating beauty and enduring power of the Bedouin spirit. The book provides a glimpse into a largely unexplored region and offers unique insight into the intricate cultural tapestry of Arabia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332857036_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332857036
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