{"product_id":"book-a-secret-pilgrimage-to-mecca-and-medina-folio-society-25599","title":"A Secret Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina Burton - Travel - Folio Society 2004 VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Secret Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina by Richard F. Burton. Introduced by Tim Mackintosh-Smith. 26 pages of sepia photos. Map loosely inserted. Coloured page tops. Bound in light brown buckram, blocked with a black design by David Eccles. Black slipcase. 26x18.5cm. 542pp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Secret Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina recounts the extraordinary journey of Richard Francis Burton, who travelled in disguise to the Islamic holy cities during the nineteenth century. Because access was forbidden to non-Muslims, the journey involved considerable personal risk. Burton's account combines adventure, observation and ethnography, describing customs, landscapes and religious practices encountered along the route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. A few very small dents to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921464574291,"sku":"2026_11_45_25599","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/2026_11_14_3.jpg?v=1794665320","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/book-a-secret-pilgrimage-to-mecca-and-medina-folio-society-25599","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}