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The following outline of A Traveler's Narrative (TN) by 'Abdu'l-Bahá includes topic headings only up to the point where cross-references have been found in The Dawn-Breakers (DB). References for the Bábí history in God Passes By (GPB) are also included.

Although there are a few other anecdotes in the rest of the work (some of which might be contained in God Passes By), much of the rest of the work is not a detailing of sequential events, but is rather a defense of the Faith in demonstrating its nonviolent, apolitical motives. Nevertheless, I believe it could be beneficial to create an outline for the remainder of the text as well (correlating it with God Passes By if possible), if anyone wished to help expand within this outline.

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Please feel free to also visit The Dawn-Breakers Study Outline or an Outline of God Passes By

TN page # Topic GPB/DB page # (or TN page # cross-reference)
3 Introduction/Purpose (None)

4 Birth of the Báb (DB 8, 14, 72)

4 The Báb as a merchant (DB 30, 129)

4 Declaration of the Báb and the Qayyúmu'l-Asmá (GPB 5-7, DB 52-66)

4-5 Bahá'u'lláh in the Qayyúmu'l-Asmá (GPB 67, see also TN 13-14, 25-26, 32-34)

5 Enrollment of the Letters of the Living (GPB 7-8, DB 66-96)

5 The Báb leaves for pilgrimage (GPB 8-9, DB123-129)

5-6 Commotion after return to Shíráz (GPB 10, DB 87-92)

6 Persecution of Mullá Sádiq-i-Khurásání and Quddús (GPB 10-11, DB 144-148)

6 Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition (See also TN 7, 21, 29)

6-7 The Báb's arrest and persecution (GPB 11, DB 148-170, 171)

7 Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition (See also TN 6, 21, 29)

7-8 Enrollment of Vahíd (GPB 11-12, DB 171-177)

8 Hujjat's enrollment (GPB 12, DB 177-179)

8-9 Hujjat and the Sháh (DB 531-532)

9 Husayn Khán and the Plague (GPB 13, DB 193-198)

9-11 Manúchihr Khán Impelled to Visit (GPB 14-15, DB 202-204)

9-11 Interference of Ecclesiastics (GPB 15-16, DB 204-216)

11 The Báb went to the fortress of Kinár-Gird/neighborhood (GPB 16, DB 225-226)

11 The Báb went to Kulayn (outside village) (GPB 16, DB 226-227)

11-12 (From about 30 kilometers to Tihrán, the Báb received a letter from the Sháh to go to Máh-Kú (He first went to Siyáh-Dihan (near Qazvín) and Tabríz)) (GPB 16, DB 235-239-243)

12 Máh-Kú (GPB 16, DB 243-308-323 (passim))

12 Stay in Tabríz (GPB 18, DB 239-243)

12-13 Arrival in Máh-Kú (GPB 18-19, DB 243-245)

13 Relaxing of Severe Discipline by 'Alí Khán (GPB 19, DB 246-248)

13 Mullá Husayn's Journey to Máh-Kú (GPB 19, DB 254-259)

13 Transfer of the Báb to Chihríq (predicted by Him before this) (GPB 19-20, DB 259-261, 301-303)

13 Notables (including Dayyán and Indian dervish) Espouse New Cause (GPB 20, DB 303-305)

13-14 The Báb's thoughts on Bahá'u'lláh in Máh-Kú (See also TN 13-14, 25-26, 32-34)

14 The Báb Summoned to Tabríz (via Urúmíyyih avoiding Khuy) (GPB 20-21, DB 305-315)

14-15 His examination in Tabríz: Public Proclamation of the Báb (GPB 21-22, 35; DB 315-319)

15-18 Hájí Mírzá Áqásí and Clerical Opposition (GPB 36-37, DB 231-234)

19 Mullá Husayn and his martyrdom (GPB 38-41, 50; DB 48, 328-383, see also TN 22-24)

19-20 Táhirih and martyrdom (GPB 23, 66, 72-77; DB 268-272, 285, 292-297, 621-631)

20-22 Amír Nizám's ruthlessness (GPB 47, 51-52, 82; DB 332-353, 446-452, 500-502, 504, 526; see also TN 28-29)

22-24 Mázindarán upheaval (GPB 38-41; DB 324-429; See also TN 19)

24-25 Zanján and Nayríz upheavals (DB 527-581 and DB 465-499)

25-26 Deliverance of documents, seals, and rings for Bahá'u'lláh (GPB 51, 69; DB 368, 504-505)

26 Amír-Nizám's commissioning of own brother for execution (GPB 52, DB 506)

27 Commissioning of Sám Khán and volley (GPB 52-53; DB 512-514)

27 Acceptance of Áqá Khán and the Martyrdom of the Báb (GPB 53, DB 514)

27-28 Fate of the remains of the Báb (GPB 54, DB 517-522)

28-29 Amír-Nizám's ruthlessness (GPB 47, 51-52, 82; DB 332-353, 446-452, 500-502, 504, 526; see also TN 20-22)

29 Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition (GPB 63; DB 605-606 note 1; see also TN 6, 7, 21)

29-31 Overview of the Attempt on the Life of the Sháh and Its Consequences (GPB 61, 62; DB 595-650, 655-656)

31 Accusations toward Bahá'u'lláh (GPB 70-71; DB 299-300, 591, 602, 604)

31 Bahá'u'lláh's bravely turning Himself in (GPB 71; DB 599, 602)

32-34 The Báb's references to Bahá'u'lláh (GPB 67, DB 96, 142-143; see also TN 4-5, 13-14, 25-26)

34-37 Summary of Bahá'u'lláh's life before the assassination attempt on the Sháh(and implied fulfillment of the Báb's prophecies) (GPB 40, 66-70; DB 106-107, 112-117, 227-228, 279, 284-286, 292-299, 348-350, 369-374, 519-522, 593-594)

37-38 Nomination of Mírzá Yahyá as figurehead (GPB 28-29; DB 654)

38 Bahá'u'lláh's exile from Tihrán GPB 106-109, DB 650

38+ Not presently correlated with The Dawn-Breakers

TN page #	Topic	GPB/DB page # (or TN page # cross-reference)
3	Introduction/Purpose	(None)
4	Birth of the Báb	(DB 8, 14, 72)
4	The Báb as a merchant	(DB 30, 129)
4	Declaration of the Báb and the Qayyúmu'l-Asmá	(GPB 5-7, DB 52-66)
4-5	Bahá'u'lláh in the Qayyúmu'l-Asmá	(GPB 67, see also TN 13-14, 25-26, 32-34)
5	Enrollment of the Letters of the Living	(GPB 7-8, DB 66-96)
5	The Báb leaves for pilgrimage	(GPB 8-9, DB123-129)
5-6	Commotion after return to Shíráz	(GPB 10, DB 87-92)
6	Persecution of Mullá Sádiq-i-Khurásání and Quddús	(GPB 10-11, DB 144-148)
6	Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition	(See also TN 7, 21, 29)
6-7	The Báb's arrest and persecution	(GPB 11, DB 148-170, 171)
7	Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition	(See also TN 6, 21, 29)
7-8	Enrollment of Vahíd	(GPB 11-12, DB 171-177)
8	Hujjat's enrollment	(GPB 12, DB 177-179)
8-9	Hujjat and the Sháh	(DB 531-532)
9	Husayn Khán and the Plague	(GPB 13, DB 193-198)
9-11	Manúchihr Khán Impelled to Visit	(GPB 14-15, DB 202-204)
9-11	Interference of Ecclesiastics	(GPB 15-16, DB 204-216)
11	The Báb went to the fortress of Kinár-Gird/neighborhood	(GPB 16, DB 225-226)
11	The Báb went to Kulayn (outside village)	(GPB 16, DB 226-227)
11-12	(From about 30 kilometers to Tihrán, the Báb received a letter from the Sháh to go to Máh-Kú (He first went to Siyáh-Dihan (near Qazvín) and Tabríz))	(GPB 16, DB 235-239-243)
12	Máh-Kú	(GPB 16, DB 243-308-323 (passim))
12	Stay in Tabríz	(GPB 18, DB 239-243)
12-13	Arrival in Máh-Kú	(GPB 18-19, DB 243-245)
13	Relaxing of Severe Discipline by 'Alí Khán	(GPB 19, DB 246-248)
13	Mullá Husayn's Journey to Máh-Kú	(GPB 19, DB 254-259)
13	Transfer of the Báb to Chihríq (predicted by Him before this)	(GPB 19-20, DB 259-261, 301-303)
13	Notables (including Dayyán and Indian dervish) Espouse New Cause	(GPB 20, DB 303-305)
13-14	The Báb's thoughts on Bahá'u'lláh in Máh-Kú	(See also TN 13-14, 25-26, 32-34)
14	The Báb Summoned to Tabríz (via Urúmíyyih avoiding Khuy)	(GPB 20-21, DB 305-315)
14-15	His examination in Tabríz: Public Proclamation of the Báb	(GPB 21-22, 35; DB 315-319)
15-18	Hájí Mírzá Áqásí and Clerical Opposition	(GPB 36-37, DB 231-234)
19	Mullá Husayn and his martyrdom	(GPB 38-41, 50; DB 48, 328-383, see also TN 22-24)
19-20	Táhirih and martyrdom	(GPB 23, 66, 72-77; DB 268-272, 285, 292-297, 621-631)
20-22	Amír Nizám's ruthlessness	(GPB 47, 51-52, 82; DB 332-353, 446-452, 500-502, 504, 526; see also TN 28-29)
22-24	Mázindarán upheaval	(GPB 38-41; DB 324-429; See also TN 19)
24-25	Zanján and Nayríz upheavals	(DB 527-581 and DB 465-499)
25-26	Deliverance of documents, seals, and rings for Bahá'u'lláh	(GPB 51, 69; DB 368, 504-505)
26	Amír-Nizám's commissioning of own brother for execution	(GPB 52, DB 506)
27	Commissioning of Sám Khán and volley	(GPB 52-53; DB 512-514)
27	Acceptance of Áqá Khán and the Martyrdom of the Báb	(GPB 53, DB 514)
27-28	Fate of the remains of the Báb	(GPB 54, DB 517-522)
28-29	Amír-Nizám's ruthlessness	(GPB 47, 51-52, 82; DB 332-353, 446-452, 500-502, 504, 526; see also TN 20-22)
29	Clergy's spreading of the Faith through their opposition	(GPB 63; DB 605-606 note 1; see also TN 6, 7, 21)
29-31	Overview of the Attempt on the Life of the Sháh and Its Consequences	(GPB 61, 62; DB 595-650, 655-656)
31	Accusations toward Bahá'u'lláh	(GPB 70-71; DB 299-300, 591, 602, 604)
31	Bahá'u'lláh's bravely turning Himself in	(GPB 71; DB 599, 602)
32-34	The Báb's references to Bahá'u'lláh	(GPB 67, DB 96, 142-143; see also TN 4-5, 13-14, 25-26)
34-37	Summary of Bahá'u'lláh's life before the assassination attempt on the Sháh(and implied fulfillment of the Báb's prophecies)	(GPB 40, 66-70; DB 106-107, 112-117, 227-228, 279, 284-286, 292-299, 348-350, 369-374, 519-522, 593-594)
37-38	Nomination of Mírzá Yahyá as figurehead	(GPB 28-29; DB 654)
38	Bahá'u'lláh's exile from Tihrán	GPB 106-109, DB 650
38+		Not presently correlated with The Dawn-Breakers