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Pilgrimage to Medina and Mecca—Excerpts

by Richard Burton
Patrick Tull
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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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Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781464032639
  • File size: 126670 KB
  • Release date: February 1, 2012
  • Duration: 04:23:53

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  • ISBN: 9781464032639
  • File size: 126680 KB
  • Release date: February 1, 2012
  • Duration: 04:24:53
  • Number of parts: 4

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Travel Nonfiction

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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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Travel Nonfiction