The Gold-Mines Of Midian And The Ruined Midianite Cities: A Fortnight's Tour In Northwestern Arabia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169339217)

The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midianite Cities: A Fortnight's Tour in Northwestern Arabia is a travelogue written by Richard F. Burton. The book chronicles Burton's journey to the northwestern region of Arabia, where he explored the ancient gold-mines of Midian and the ruined cities of the Midianites. Burton describes the landscape, climate, and geography of the region, as well as the customs and culture of the local Bedouin tribes. He also provides a detailed account of the history of the Midianites, a people who were mentioned in the Bible and the Quran. Throughout his journey, Burton encounters various challenges, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and hostile Bedouin tribes. However, he perseveres and manages to uncover many fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region. The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midianite Cities is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through a remote and little-known part of the world. It offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the region, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, archaeology, or Middle Eastern history.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.

Author: Richard F. Burton
ISBN-10: 1169339212
ISBN-13: 9781169339217
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d