Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah

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Creator

Richard F. Burton

Title

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah

Coverage

London

Publisher

Longman, Brown [et. al]

Date

1855-1856

Subject

3 vols

Description

First edition of this classic work of travel literature. Burton’s account of his journey to the Muslim Holy cities of Mecca and Medina on a Royal Geographical Society expedition surpassed all other western accounts of these sites in its accuracy and detail. The narrative is richly illustrated with tinted lithographs, wood-engravings, and engraved maps and plans.