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

by Ruth Parr, Charles McKew Parr, Richard Francis Burton, et al.

Book Overview

""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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432632604
• ISBN13: 9781432632601
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Historical Treasure

It was wonderful to secure this unassuming volume for my personal library! Filled with actual diary entries by Sir Richard, it carries the reader through a 19th century travelogue which bares unexpected fruit relative to the historical veracity of the Holy Bible!