Project Gutenberg 2013-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 486 Blunt, Anne, Lady 1837 1917 Wentworth, Anne Isabella Noel (King Noel) Blunt, baroness Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen 1840 1922 A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race. Vol. 1 [of 2] A Visit to the Court of the Arab Emir, and "our Persian Campaign." This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race. Vol. 1" by Lady Anne Blunt is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Lady Anne Blunt's journey through the Arab regions of Nejd, focusing on her exploration of Bedouin culture and traditions, alongside her efforts to aid a young Arab named Mohammed Abdallah in finding a wife among his kin. The book is marked by a rich appreciation for the landscapes and peoples encountered, infused with historical scholarship and personal anecdotes. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for a journey filled with anticipation and cultural observations. Upon arriving in Damascus, the author reflects on the ease of life in the East compared to Europe, while introducing vibrant characters such as Mohammed, a young man enthusiastic about returning to Nejd to find family connections. The narrative also touches on Arabian customs, notably marriage rituals and familial ties, intertwining the personal objectives of the journey with a broader exploration of the region's history and geography. As preparations commence for the lengthy expedition into the desert, Blunt hints at the romantic allure of Nejd—a land deeply rooted in the identity of the Bedouin people—while navigating the practical challenges of desert travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel Iran -- Description and travel Physical geography -- Arabian Peninsula Wahhabiyah Railroads -- Euphrates River Valley DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 498861 2025-08-17T06:42:35.420422 text/html 503465 2013-02-26T15:16:44 text/html 1100701 2025-08-17T06:42:45.652381 application/epub+zip 1096076 2025-08-17T06:42:39.293392 application/epub+zip 267569 2025-08-17T06:42:37.816390 application/epub+zip 1376401 2025-08-17T06:42:50.593943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1329658 2025-08-17T06:42:44.127415 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344345 2022-09-19T09:50:49.712666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454917 2025-08-17T06:42:34.765465 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 454539 2013-02-26T15:16:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20244 2025-08-17T06:42:50.748862 application/rdf+xml 24319 2025-08-17T06:42:38.338426 image/jpeg 4530 2025-08-17T06:42:38.084405 image/jpeg 174331 2013-02-26T15:20:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1061749 2013-02-26T15:20:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1063251 2025-08-17T06:42:35.504444 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia