Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 558 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 William Thierens and Robert Sinton "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1" by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. In this work, Burton recounts his daring expedition through the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, chronicling his experience as he assumes the persona of a Muslim pilgrim in order to undertake the sacred Hajj to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina. This narrative not only provides insights into the challenges and dangers faced by Westerners in the Islamic world but also explores the cultural and social dynamics of the regions he navigates. The beginning of the narrative introduces readers to the motivations behind Burton's pilgrimage. It details his desire to penetrate the unexplored regions of Arabia and garner firsthand experiences of its culture. Burton recalls the arrangements for his journey, including acquiring the necessary disguise and preparing for the arduous trek. He describes the initial leg of his voyage, starting from Alexandria, where he immerses himself in the local customs and engage with various characters who populate this bustling environment. This opening portion sets the stage for an adventure filled with peril, introspection, and rich observations about a world that was largely uncharted for Europeans at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel DS Text Islam Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 963578 2025-07-17T01:00:09.169493 text/html 979026 2025-01-09T01:18:02.445593 text/html 497142 2025-07-17T01:00:29.149843 application/epub+zip 512314 2025-07-17T01:00:18.208375 application/epub+zip 466462 2025-07-17T01:00:13.471427 application/epub+zip 916944 2025-07-17T01:00:38.498814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 887842 2025-07-17T01:00:28.284870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646233 2022-09-03T03:47:17.121578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 930753 2025-07-17T01:00:08.495457 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 910803 2025-07-17T06:08:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19880 2025-07-17T01:00:38.860808 application/rdf+xml 26396 2025-07-17T01:00:17.408419 image/jpeg 4830 2025-07-17T01:00:17.162380 image/jpeg 496229 2025-07-17T01:00:09.242465 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia