Travels through Arabia and Other Countries in the East (1792) - Page 9

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SECTION XVI.

Concerning Arabia in General.

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Chapter I.—Regarding the Description of Arabia. 1
Chapter II.—On the Extent and the Geographical Divisions of Arabia. - - - 5
Chapter III.—On the Historical Revolutions original: "Revolutions"; here meaning significant political changes or shifts in power over time of Arabia. - - 10
Chapter IV.—On the Government of the Arabs. 16

SECTION XVII.

Concerning the Province of Hejaz original: "Hedjas"; the region in western Saudi Arabia that contains the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

Chapter I.—On the General Appearance of this Province, and some of the Towns within it. 23
Chapter II.—On the Power of the Turks in Hejaz. 25
Chapter III.—Regarding the Sharif original: "Sheriffe"; the traditional title for the ruler or governor of Mecca of Mecca. 28
Chapter IV.—Regarding the City of Mecca. - - 32
Chapter V.—Regarding the Pilgrimage of the Muslims original: "Mussulmans". 36

CONTENTS

SECTION XVI.

Concerning Arabia in General.

SECTION XVII.

Concerning the Province of Hejaz original: "Hedjas"; the region in western Saudi Arabia that contains the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.