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Ibn Batuta

    This traveler and explorer meticulously documented his nearly thirty-year journeys, spanning over 73,000 miles. His expeditions traversed most of the known Islamic world and extended from North Africa and West Africa, through the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, to Central Asia and China. His extensive writings provide an unparalleled glimpse into the diverse cultures and societies of his era. The sheer scope and depth of his explorations surpassed those of his predecessors, leaving behind a captivating record of the world.

    Voyages I. De l'Afrique du Nord à La Mecque
    Die Reise des Arabers Ibn Batuta durch Indien und China
    The Travels Of Ibn Batuta (1829)
    Ibn Battuta
    • Ibn Battuta

      Travels in Asia and Africa, 1325-1354

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The narrative captures Ibn Battutah's remarkable journeys as he traverses approximately 75,000 miles across the Muslim world and beyond, including China and Sumatra. Starting his adventure at just twenty-one, he encounters diverse cultures, faces perilous situations like bandit attacks and shipwrecks, and experiences personal relationships, including marriages and fatherhood. Renowned for his ethnographic insights, Battutah's work serves as a significant historical document, blending travelogue with rich anecdotes and observations of the places he visited.

      Ibn Battuta
    • The Travels Of Ibn Batuta (1829)

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it reproduces the original text exactly, including any imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. Readers can expect an authentic experience of the original work, complete with its historical quirks and unique characteristics.

      The Travels Of Ibn Batuta (1829)