Does Chapter 27 provide any historical details about Sai Baba's early life or travels? If so, what are they?

Yes, towards the end of the chapter, Chapter 27 provides a brief but significant historical detail about Sai Baba's journey. It mentions a blessed individual named Chandbhai Patil, who was from the Nizam's state. The text credits Chandbhai Patil with bringing the "Fakir Sai" with him, first to a place called Newasa. This account from Chapter 27 specifies that the Fakir, referring to Sai Baba, then resided in Newasa for a period of six months. This small piece of narrative provides a glimpse into Baba's early movements and the people who were instrumental in his journey before he settled in Shirdi.