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388 pages. This is Volume I only of the original 3 volume set in blue cloth. Two color plates. Fold out map of Burton's travels. Blue covers with spine darkened; edges of spine worn; corners bumped and worn; top and bottom of spine worn; first signature loose; front amd rear hinges cracked; text block is tight. Good plus. (125).

A travel narrative by Richard F Burton detailing his journey to the Islamic cities of Medina and Mecca, which were typically off-limits to non-Muslims, achieved under disguise as a Muslim pilgrim.