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100 1 _aTaylor, Bayard,
_d1825-1878
245 1 0 _aTravels in Arabia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-01
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Travels in Arabia" by Bayard Taylor is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers an insightful account of Taylor's explorations across the Arabian Peninsula, detailing its geographical features, rich history, and cultural complexities. The book compiles earlier travelers' accounts while presenting new discoveries, creating a comprehensive understanding of Arabia's enduring traditions and its interaction with modernity. At the start of the work, the reader is introduced to a detailed sketch of Arabia’s geography and history, emphasizing its significance as a crossroads of cultures that remain largely unaltered over millennia. The opening discusses the various regions of Arabia, such as Arabia Felix and the central desert, and touches upon significant events, including the rise of the Wahabi movement and its impact on contemporary exploration. Taylor highlights early explorers and their contributions to our understanding of this enigmatic peninsula, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the lands and peoples he encounters throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArabian Peninsula -- Description and travel
700 1 _aStevens, Thomas,
_d1854-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41960
999 _c82799
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