Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 548 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 2 Scanned and proofread by William Thierens and Robert Sinton "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2" by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume delves into Burton's observations and experiences during his pilgrimage to the holy cities of Al-Madinah and Meccah, providing insight into the people, culture, and customs he encountered. The opening of the narrative details the demographics and social structure of Al-Madinah, highlighting families descended from the Prophet's companions and discussing various religious sects within the city. Burton notes the distinct appearances and traditions of the inhabitants, as well as their socioeconomic status and pride. He reflects on the intricacies of local marriages, trade practices, and the cultural interactions among the diverse population, establishing a vivid yet nuanced portrayal of life in Al-Madinah. This rich introduction sets the stage for his complex journey through the Islamic world, promising readers an engaging exploration of the historical and cultural landscape of one of the faith's most significant sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel DS Text Islam Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Religious Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1052085 2025-07-02T11:46:15.626110 text/html 1051906 2025-01-09T01:18:23.017989 text/html 521085 2025-07-02T11:46:27.531500 application/epub+zip 536000 2025-07-02T11:46:19.430032 application/epub+zip 489407 2025-07-02T11:46:18.089063 application/epub+zip 962939 2025-07-02T11:46:33.862578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 924851 2025-07-02T11:46:26.619578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 673880 2022-09-03T03:47:43.807266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1020239 2025-07-02T11:46:15.082081 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1009963 2020-12-28T05:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18160 2025-07-02T11:46:33.988496 application/rdf+xml 26383 2025-07-02T11:46:18.586066 image/jpeg 4828 2025-07-02T11:46:18.336034 image/jpeg 407213 2020-12-28T05:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 518575 2025-07-02T11:46:15.705046 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