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The Richard Burton Library

The Richard Burton Library

著者： Sir Richard Francis Burton
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Enter The Richard Burton Library, wherein the curious listener may accompany that restless company of pilgrims, wanderers, merchants, poets, princes, and philosophers who people the books of Sir Richard Francis Burton. Here are his works read in full: voyages into Arabia, Africa, India, and the chambers of ancient story; observations of men and manners; translations from tongues remote and richly storied; and those strange byways of learning which Burton pursued with equal parts courage, appetite, and disdain for convention. For the lover of travel, letters, and the wider world, the road begins here.Public domain 旅行記・解説 社会科学
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  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIII - From Yambu

    Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIII - From Yambu
    2026/06/23
    In which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is explored through the lens of its ancient tribes, pivotal historical events, and the successive construction and embellishment of the Prophet’s Mosque, revealing a tale woven with legends, devout traditions, and political vicissitudes. The detailed account conveys the mosque’s sacred significance, architectural evolutions, and the complex establishment of its caretakers and religious functionaries, all set against the enduring reverence and occasional turmoil that have marked its existence.
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    54 分
  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIV - From Bir Abbas to Al-Madina

    Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIV - From Bir Abbas to Al-Madina
    2026/06/23
    In which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is portrayed with careful attention to its geography, climate, and architecture, revealing a place of abiding sanctity and earthly simplicity, where ancient traditions intermingle with the rhythms of daily life and the vicissitudes of health and disease. The narrative further uncovers the unpretentious character of its buildings and fortifications, alongside vivid descriptions of the fruitful date plantations and the sacred sites that encircle this revered sanctuary.
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    41 分
  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XII - The Halt at Yambu

    Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XII - The Halt at Yambu
    2026/06/22
    In which the author undertakes a solemn pilgrimage within the Masjid al-Nabi, meticulously describing its architectural features, the revered tombs of the Prophet and his successors, and the intricate rituals of visitation observed with devout reverence. Throughout, an attentive eye notes the blend of splendour and tawdriness, the variety of storied columns, and the bustling presence of beggars, all set against reflections on sacred tradition and the uncertain history enveloping these hallowed sites.
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    45 分
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