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."

"A Pilgrimage to Nejd, the Cradle of the Arab Race. Vol. 1" by Anne Blunt is a captivating late 19th-century account of a bold journey through Nejd, where the author explores Bedouin life and helps a young Arab named Mohammed Abdallah seek a wife. The book blends admiration for the land and its people with historical insights and personal stories, starting in Damascus where the author contrasts Eastern and European lifestyles, highlighting Arabian marriage customs and family bonds through Mohammed's quest, creating a rich portrait of a romantic and challenging journey into the heart of the Arabian desert.