Pilgrimage to Medina and Mecca, Sir Richard Francis Burton
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Pilgrimage to Medina and Mecca, Sir Richard Francis Burton
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Pilgrimage to Medina and Mecca
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Sir Richard Francis Burton
Summary
In the 19th century, Sir Richard Francis Burton-Oxford-educated spy and adventurer-became the first Englishman to enter the Muslim city of Mecca. Disguised as a dervish, Burton braved the harsh desert climate, Bedouin bandits, and the scrutiny of Muslim travelers to reach the forbidden city. He recorded his experiences in this book, a fascinating adventure of unique anthropological significance
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