Report On Two Expeditions To Midian (1880)

Report On Two Expeditions To Midian is a book written by Richard Francis Burton and published in 1880. The book is a detailed account of Burton's two expeditions to Midian, a region located in the northwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The first expedition took place in 1877-1878 and the second in 1879. Burton was a British explorer, geographer, and linguist who had a deep interest in the Middle East and its cultures. He was commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt to explore and survey the region of Midian, which was largely uncharted at the time. The book provides a comprehensive description of the geography, flora, fauna, and people of the region. Burton also describes the customs and traditions of the Bedouin tribes that he encountered during his expeditions. One of the main focuses of the book is the search for the fabled land of the Midianites, who are mentioned in the Bible as the descendants of Abraham and his wife Keturah. Burton believed that he had found evidence of the Midianites in the form of ancient ruins and inscriptions that he discovered during his expeditions. Report On Two Expeditions To Midian is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the geography, culture, and history of the Arabian Peninsula in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the Middle East.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.