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The Gold-Mines Of Midian And The Ruined Midianite Cities: A Fortnight's Tour In Northwestern Arabia

The Gold-Mines Of Midian And The Ruined Midianite Cities: A Fortnight's Tour In Northwestern Arabia

Burton, Richard F.

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ISBN10: 1432632604
ISBN13: 9781432632601
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.85 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midianite Cities: A Fortnight's Tour in Northwestern Arabia is a travelogue written by Sir Richard Francis Burton. The book describes Burton's two-week journey in the northwestern region of Arabia, where he explored the gold mines of Midian and the ruined cities of the Midianites. Burton provides an in-depth account of his experiences, detailing the geography, culture, and history of the region. He describes the harsh conditions of the desert, the hospitality of the Bedouin tribes, and the ruins of ancient cities, including the legendary city of Madain Saleh. The book also includes detailed illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places Burton visited. Additionally, Burton provides insights into the local customs and beliefs of the people he encountered during his journey. Overall, The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midianite Cities is a fascinating account of a remote and little-known region of Arabia, written by one of the most renowned explorers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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