Publisher's Synopsis
The Personal Narrative Of A Pilgrimage To Al Madinah And Meccah is a travelogue written by Richard F. Burton. The book describes Burton's journey to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina in 1853. Burton, a British explorer and linguist, disguised himself as a Muslim and embarked on the pilgrimage, which was forbidden to non-Muslims at the time. The book provides a detailed account of Burton's experiences during the journey, including his interactions with other pilgrims, his observations of the customs and rituals of Islam, and his impressions of the cities of Mecca and Medina. Burton also offers insights into the political and social conditions of the region during his time there.The book is noted for its vivid and descriptive prose, as well as its frank and honest portrayal of the pilgrimage experience. It is considered a classic of travel literature and a valuable historical document for scholars of Islam and Middle Eastern culture.Finally, the menial establishment of the Mosque consists of a Shaykh al-Sakka (chief of the water-carriers), under whom are from forty-five to fifty men who sprinkle the floors, water the garden, and, for a consideration, supply a cupful of brackish liquid to visitors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
