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The Holy Cities of Arabia

The Holy Cities of Arabia

Rutter, Eldon

Hardcover

IslamArabian PeninsulaGeneral Middle EastGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1025716299
ISBN13: 9781025716299
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Holy Cities of Arabia is an evocative and detailed account of Eldon Rutter's clandestine journey through the sacred heart of the Islamic world during the 1920s. In this second volume, Rutter continues his meticulous documentation of the Hijaz region, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the rituals, architecture, and daily life of Mecca and Medina. Written at a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history, the work provides an invaluable record of the geographical and social landscape of the Arabian Peninsula before the era of modern development.

Rutter, who traveled in disguise to witness the sacred ceremonies of the Hajj, combines the precision of a geographer with the narrative flair of a seasoned explorer. His observations cover a wide range of subjects, from the intricate traditions of the pilgrimage to the political atmosphere of the region. This volume serves as both a profound historical document and a compelling travelogue, capturing the spiritual gravity and physical reality of the holy cities. For readers interested in Islamic history, Middle Eastern exploration, and the cultural heritage of Arabia, The Holy Cities of Arabia remains a foundational text of 20th-century travel literature.

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