Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-madinah and Meccah
Author: first_name: Richard Francis
last_name: Burton
Language: English
Year: 1893

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821 – 1890) was an English explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian, and African languages.<br /><br />Burton's best-known achievements include traveling in disguise to Mecca, The Book of One Thousand Nights and