Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah

Volume I

Autor*innen

• Richard Francis Burton

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Sachliteratur

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The narrative chronicles Richard F. Burton's adventurous journey to the holy cities of Al-Madinah and Meccah during the 19th century. Through vivid descriptions and personal insights, Burton explores the cultural and religious significance of these sites, offering a unique perspective on the Islamic pilgrimage experience. His observations on local customs, architecture, and the challenges he faced as a Western traveler in a predominantly Muslim society provide a rich tapestry of travel literature that blends adventure with ethnographic detail.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Hardcover