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The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has revealed the first renowned translation of Ibn Battuta's journeys into English. It was published in 1829 by the British Orientalist Samuel Lee. The translation is based on a condensed version of the travel account, which he supplemented with scientific and historical comments. Its aim was to introduce the European reader to the observations of the Muslim traveler from the West to the East. The book contains 294 pages, including chapters that explain the journey, along with notes on the cities, people, and events that accompanied Ibn Battuta during his 30-year travels. It is one of the most famous travel books in history.
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