Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Reviews of Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah (Volume 2)

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah (Volume 2)
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah - Volume 2
Author: Richard Burton
ISBN-13: 9780486212180
ISBN-10: 0486212181
Publication Date: 6/1/1964
Pages: 491
Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1

5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

canadianeh avatar reviewed Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah (Volume 2) on + 242 more book reviews
Richard Burton never did anything that I would consider boring. What's more, he wrote it all down in all its color, exoticism and adventure. If you haven't read any of his self-immersive travelling explorations, this is as good a start as any - doesn't matter that it's vol. 2. Of course, these places and times are long gone, but, if you have any curiosity about history, customs, manners and religion (as well as a multitude of other topics in 19th century central Africa), Burton's personalized style, his resourcefulness and his intelligence will captivate you. The footnotes, appendices and index alone are impressive - seriously! I can't recommend this book more highly.