Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 356 Burckhardt, John Lewis 1784 1817 Burckhardt, J. Louis Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred Produced by William Thierens "Travels in Arabia" by John Lewis Burckhardt is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work documents the author’s journey through the Hedjaz region of Arabia, detailing the sacred territories revered by Muslims, including the cities of Mekka (Mecca) and Medina. Burckhardt's intimate understanding of Arabic culture and practices provided a unique insight into the lives of the inhabitants and the significance of the pilgrimage to these holy sites. The opening of the book introduces readers to Burckhardt's arrival in Djidda, where he faces challenges including a cold reception from his contacts, a fever, and the necessity of selling a slave to fund his travels. Despite these hardships, he is determined to remain until the time of the pilgrimage. The narrative unfolds his immediate impressions of Djidda’s market and socio-economic conditions, setting the context for his subsequent explorations and interactions in a region steeped in cultural and religious significance. Burckhardt's keen observations offer a vivid depiction of life in the Hedjaz, focusing on various aspects such as trade, customs, and local politics, while also showcasing his resilience and adaptability as a traveler in unfamiliar territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel DS Text Islam Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1111463 2025-08-04T09:01:25.586553 text/html 1111284 2025-01-12T00:14:49.649417 text/html 532329 2025-08-04T09:01:37.418509 application/epub+zip 549892 2025-08-04T09:01:29.654591 application/epub+zip 491491 2025-08-04T09:01:28.180562 application/epub+zip 992827 2025-08-04T09:01:44.097465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 957132 2025-08-04T09:01:36.496554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 685858 2022-09-05T04:16:01.634482 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1074169 2025-08-04T09:01:25.032595 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1067671 2021-01-02T06:05:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18040 2025-08-04T09:01:44.222470 application/rdf+xml 27702 2025-08-04T09:01:28.812536 image/jpeg 5006 2025-08-04T09:01:28.556551 image/jpeg 396519 2021-01-02T06:05:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 530277 2025-08-04T09:01:25.667568 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