Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter IX - Suez
In which the weary pilgrimage party endures a painful landing among rocky shores and an inhospitable seaside tribe before reaching the port town of Yambu', a sparse, sunburnt place marked by its relig...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter X - The Pilgrim Ship
In which the weary travellers arrive at the stunted and dusty village of Al-Hamra, contending with surly inhabitants and the ever-present threat of banditry under the uneasy shadow of local chieftains...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter VIII - From Cairo to Suez
In which the tumult aboard the cramped vessel gives way to uneasy truces amid the company of pilgrims and sojourners, while the voyage along the classic yet perilous coasts unfolds with vivid scenes o...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter VII - Preparations to Quit Cairo
In which the author recounts his arrival at Suez, the recovery of lost effects through a turbid encounter with the local governor, and the gathering of a motley company of pilgrims whose varied nature...
20 Kesä 48min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter VI - The Mosque
In which the author prepares carefully for his desert pilgrimage, navigating the intricate social and bureaucratic customs of Cairo with a judicious mix of patience and cunning, and makes acquaintance...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter V - The Ramazan
In which the author offers a reflective and detailed examination of the traditional Islamic educational system in Egypt, highlighting the arduous studies and limited prospects of theological students ...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter IV - Life in the Wakalah, part 2
In which the author provides a lively and richly detailed portrayal of the bustling nocturnal life and diverse voices that animate the Moslem quarter of Cairo, from the clamour of street vendors and b...
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter IV - Life in the Wakalah, part 1
In which the art of Eastern medicine is laid bare with all its curious ceremonies, bargaining, and the delicate balance between empirical skill and the patient's imagination, while the author acquires...
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