Travels in Arabia: An Account of Those Territories in Hedjaz Which the Mohammedans Regard as Sacred

By John Lewis Burckhardt

Book Overview

Travels in Arabia is a book written by John Lewis Burckhardt, which provides an account of his journey through the territories of Hedjaz, which are considered sacred by the Mohammedans. The book is a detailed description of the author's travels, covering the various regions and landscapes of the Hedjaz, including the cities of Mecca and Medina, which are considered to be the holiest places in Islam. Burckhardt's account provides an insight into the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people living in these territories, as well as their religious practices and beliefs. The book is a fascinating read for those interested in the history and culture of Arabia, as well as for those interested in the Islamic faith and its holy places.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161483136
• ISBN13: 9781161483130
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"