The Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah

In "The Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah," Richard Francis Burton presents a richly detailed account of his 1853 pilgrimage to the Islamic holy cities of Medina and Mecca. Written in a vivid, immersive style, the book blends travel narrative with ethnographic observations, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the rituals of Hajj and the cultural tapestry of 19th-century Arabia. Burton's pros...