El Diario de Mahmúd: Crónica del viaje de 'Abdu'l-Bahá a América
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TextAbstract: The long-awaited translation of the famous story of the journey of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in America in the spring of 1912,' Abdu'l-Bahá left Alexandria, ushering in his historic voyage to America. Among his retinue was reduced Mirza Mahmud-i-Zarqání, which became, in the words of Shoghi Effendi, in "the chronicler of His travels." Mahmúd accompanied Mirza 'Abdu'l-Bahá everywhere, not only taking detailed notes of the numerous public lectures of the Master and His conversations with individuals, but also the sights and new experiences they encountered in America, as well as on routine daily activities as eating, writing letters and traveling. Mahmúd describe the novelty of New York skyscrapers, electric lighting and food and American customs to the group that accompanied 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and the picturesque spectacle of his entourage, dressed in their' Abbas and Persian hats , to the Americans. The result was a unique newspaper "considered a reliable account of the travels of 'Abdu'l-Bahá by the West and a true testament to his words, either in the form of formal lectures, discussion board or spontaneous spoken. Mirza was a chronicler Mahmúd faithful and rigorous and undertook the task of collecting and publishing their work with permission of the beloved Master ... "(The Universal House of Justice) Translations of the talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and His words found in this book have been read and reviewed at the Bahá'í World Centre. These include many talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's new translation that can not be found in any other publication
The long-awaited translation of the famous story of the journey of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in America in the spring of 1912,' Abdu'l-Bahá left Alexandria, ushering in his historic voyage to America. Among his retinue was reduced Mirza Mahmud-i-Zarqání, which became, in the words of Shoghi Effendi, in "the chronicler of His travels." Mahmúd accompanied Mirza 'Abdu'l-Bahá everywhere, not only taking detailed notes of the numerous public lectures of the Master and His conversations with individuals, but also the sights and new experiences they encountered in America, as well as on routine daily activities as eating, writing letters and traveling. Mahmúd describe the novelty of New York skyscrapers, electric lighting and food and American customs to the group that accompanied 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and the picturesque spectacle of his entourage, dressed in their' Abbas and Persian hats , to the Americans. The result was a unique newspaper "considered a reliable account of the travels of 'Abdu'l-Bahá by the West and a true testament to his words, either in the form of formal lectures, discussion board or spontaneous spoken. Mirza was a chronicler Mahmúd faithful and rigorous and undertook the task of collecting and publishing their work with permission of the beloved Master ... "(The Universal House of Justice) Translations of the talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and His words found in this book have been read and reviewed at the Bahá'í World Centre. These include many talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's new translation that can not be found in any other publication