The Holy Cities of Arabia

"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 This volume serves as both a profound historical document and a compelling travelogue, capturing the spiritual gravity and physical reality of the holy cities.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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more