Land of Midian (Revisited)
'Land of Midian (Revisited)' Summary
The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Arabian Peninsula. It is also a fascinating account of exploration and adventure, as Burton and his team ventured into a region that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time.Book Details
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Richard Francis Burton
England
Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, scholar and soldier. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of langu...
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