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Summary

In the 19th century, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Oxford-educated spy and adventurer became the first Englishman to enter the Muslim city of Mecca. Disguised as a dervish, Burton braved the harsh desert climate, Bedouin bandits, and the scrutiny of Muslim travelers to reach the forbidden city. He recorded his experiences in this book, a fascinating adventure of unique anthropological significance.

Duration: about 4 hours (04:23:53)
Publishing date: 1999-12-16; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 1855. Copyright Statment: —

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