Mahmúd's Diary: The Diary of Mírzá Mahmúd-i-Zarqání Chronicling 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Journey to America

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Mohi Sobhani

Mahmúd's Diary

The Diary of Mírzá Mahmúd-i-Zarqání Chronicling 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Journey to America

Mohi Sobhani

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English

George Ronald
06 January 2023

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Baha'i

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The translation of the famous account of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's journey across America.

In the spring of 1912 'Abdu'l-Bahá set off from Alexandria on His historic journey to America. Among his small entourage was Mírzá Mahmúd-i-Zarqání, who became, in the words of Shoghi Effendi, 'the chronicler of His travels'.

Mírzá Mahmúd went everywhere with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, making extensive notes not only of the Master's many public talks and conversations with individuals but also of the new sights and experiences they found in America as well as the daily routines of eating, writing letters and travelling.

Mahmúd remarks on the novelty of the New York skyscrapers, electric lights and American foods and customs for 'Abdu'l-Bahá's party as well as the picturesque spectacle provided to the Americans by His entourage in their 'abás and Persian hats.

The result was a unique diary 'regarded as a reliable account of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's travels in the West and an authentic record of His utterances, whether in the form of formal talks, table talks or random oral statements.

Mírzá Mahmúd was a careful and faithful chronicler and engaged in assembling and publishing his work with the permission of the beloved Master . . .' (The Universal House of Justice).

The translations of the talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and His words found in the present volume were read and revised at the Bahá'í World Centre.

Translated by: Mohi Sobhani
Imprint: George Ronald
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 671g
ISBN: 9780853986591
ISBN 10: 0853986592
Pages: 588
Publication Date: 06 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active