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100 1 _aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,
_d1821-1890
245 1 0 _aWanderings in Three Continents
246 1 _aWanderings in 3 Continents
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-24
508 _aCarol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Wanderings in Three Continents" by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a collection of travel essays written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Burton's extensive exploits across various geographical locations including the Middle East, Africa, and South America, highlighting his adventures and keen observations in diverse cultural settings. The book aims to present a popular summary of his significant journeys, captivating readers with the rich details of his explorations and the challenges he faced. The opening of the book sets the stage for Burton's famous pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah in 1853, detailing his motivations, preparations, and his personal experiences that shaped this significant journey. Burton begins by addressing misconceptions about the pilgrimage and outlines his extensive background that enabled him to undertake such a complex endeavor. He narrates his meticulous planning and disguise as a Muslim to gain access to sacred areas typically restricted to believers. Through vivid descriptions of his route, encounters, and the vibrant cultures he encountered, the opening portion reveals both the physical and spiritual dimensions of his pilgrimage, inviting readers to explore the nuances of life in the Islamic world during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 -- Travel
700 1 _aWilkins, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1860-1905
700 1 _aMcCormick, A. D.
_q(Arthur David),
_d1860-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67003
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