The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set against the backdrop of 1853, this account details the experiences of a British explorer who undertakes the hajj to Mecca while disguised as a pilgrim. The narrative offers a unique perspective on the rituals, culture, and challenges of the pilgrimage, providing insights into both the spiritual significance of the journey and the author's observations on the diverse people he encounters along the way. The vivid descriptions capture the essence of this transformative experience within a historical context.
Book purchase
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah - Volume 3, Richard Francis Burton
- Language
- Released
- 2011
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah - Volume 3
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Francis Burton
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 484
- ISBN13
- 9781108042000
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1853, this account details the experiences of a British explorer who undertakes the hajj to Mecca while disguised as a pilgrim. The narrative offers a unique perspective on the rituals, culture, and challenges of the pilgrimage, providing insights into both the spiritual significance of the journey and the author's observations on the diverse people he encounters along the way. The vivid descriptions capture the essence of this transformative experience within a historical context.