Richard F. Burton

Broschiertes Buch

THE LAND OF MIDIAN

Volume I

Beschreibung

"Embark on an adventurous expedition through the enchanting landscapes of Midian with the legendary explorer Sir Richard F. Burton in 'The Land of Midian.' Penned in the 19th century, this travel narrative immerses readers in Burton's daring journey through the Arabian Peninsula, a region steeped in myth and mystery. As Burton traverses the deserts and oases of Midian, the narrative unfolds tales of ancient civilizations, encounters with Bedouin tribes, and the exploration of historical ruins. With vivid descriptions and a keen eye for cultural nuances, 'The Land of Midian' not only serves as a travelogue but also as a valuable anthropological study of the Arabian Peninsula during Burton's time. Join Burton on this literary expedition where each page reveals a new chapter of discovery, making 'The Land of Midian' an essential read for those captivated by tales of Arabian exploration, historical richness, and the enduring allure of the desert landscapes."

Autor

Burton was born in Torquay, Devon, at 21:30 on 19 March 1821; in his autobiography, he incorrectly claimed to have been born in the family home at Barham House in Elstree in Hertfordshire. He was baptised on 2 September 1821 at Elstree Church in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. His father, Lt.-Colonel Joseph Netterville Burton, of the 36th Regiment, was an Irish-born British army officer of Anglo-Irish extraction who through his mother's family-the Campbells of Tuam-was a first cousin of Lt.-Colonel Henry Peard Driscoll and Mrs Richard Graves. Richard's mother, Martha Baker, was the daughter and co-heiress of a wealthy English squire, Richard Baker (1762-1824), of Barham House, Hertfordshire, for whom he was named. Burton had two siblings, Maria Katherine Elizabeth Burton (who married Lt.-General Sir Henry William Stisted) and Edward Joseph Netterville Burton, born in 1823 and 1824, respectively.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Culturea
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 170mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 304g
• ISBN-13: 9791041982271
• Artikelnr.: 69830407