Project Gutenberg 2021-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 297 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. Wilkins, W. H. (William Henry) 1860 1905 Wilkins, William Henry McCormick, A. D. (Arthur David) 1860 1943 McCormick, Arthur David M'Cormick, A. D. (Arthur David) McCormick, A.D. 02007407 Wanderings in Three Continents Wanderings in 3 Continents Carol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wanderings in Three Continents" by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Burton's extensive exploits across various geographical locations including the Middle East, Africa, and South America, highlighting his adventures and keen observations in diverse cultural settings. The book aims to present a popular summary of his significant journeys, captivating readers with the rich details of his explorations and the challenges he faced. The opening of the book sets the stage for Burton's famous pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah in 1853, detailing his motivations, preparations, and his personal experiences that shaped this significant journey. Burton begins by addressing misconceptions about the pilgrimage and outlines his extensive background that enabled him to undertake such a complex endeavor. He narrates his meticulous planning and disguise as a Muslim to gain access to sacred areas typically restricted to believers. Through vivid descriptions of his route, encounters, and the vibrant cultures he encountered, the opening portion reveals both the physical and spiritual dimensions of his pilgrimage, inviting readers to explore the nuances of life in the Islamic world during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Voyages and travels Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 -- Travel G Text Category: Travel Writing 500108 2025-06-26T11:08:20.313235 text/html 480747 2024-10-18T17:49:55 text/html 1029809 2025-06-26T11:08:26.286215 application/epub+zip 1029085 2025-06-26T11:08:21.400200 application/epub+zip 286848 2025-06-26T11:08:20.906230 application/epub+zip 1150199 2025-06-26T11:08:30.529139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1118651 2025-06-26T11:08:25.829212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378250 2022-09-30T06:28:59.996949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463057 2025-06-26T11:08:19.865257 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 443057 2024-10-18T17:49:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18818 2025-06-26T11:08:30.668164 application/rdf+xml 9984 2025-06-26T11:08:20.995208 image/jpeg 2229 2025-06-26T11:08:20.950220 image/jpeg 1009767 2025-06-26T11:08:20.412214 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia