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The Land of Midian (Revisited)

The Land of Midian (Revisited)

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The Land of Midian (Revisited)

by Burton, Richard

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London: C. Kegan Paul & Co, 1879. First Edition. No ads. xxviii, 338; vii, 319 pp. 6 tinted lithographed plates, 4 plates of hieroglyphics, 5 other plates, & folding colored lithographed map. wood engravings in the text. 2 vols. Tall 8vo. Original purple cloth. Fine. First Edition. No ads. xxviii, 338; vii, 319 pp. 6 tinted lithographed plates, 4 plates of hieroglyphics, 5 other plates, & folding colored lithographed map. wood engravings in the text. 2 vols. Tall 8vo. This is Burton's second expedition to Midian (Saudi Arabia). He mapped and explored over 600 miles of territory and discovered many sites. The hope of a gold discovery didn't happen and Burton lost his potential backer, the Egyptian Khedive. Penzer pp. 96-97

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Title
The Land of Midian (Revisited)
Author
Burton, Richard
Format/Binding
Xxviii, 338; vii, 319 pp. 6 tinted lithographed plates, 4 plates of hieroglyphics, 5 other plates, & folding colored lithographe
Book Condition
Used - Original purple cloth. Fine
Quantity Available
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Edition
First Edition. No ads
Publisher
C. Kegan Paul & Co
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1879
Keywords
British | Africa | Middle East | Arabic | British | Middle East | Richard Francis Burton
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Literature; History, Travel & Geography;

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