Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 126 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 2 Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by JC Byers and proofread by MaryAnn Short "The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 2" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a detailed exploration narrative written in the late 19th century. The text is a continuation of Burton's travels in the largely uncharted regions of Midian, presenting his encounters and observations as he traverses through various landscapes and examines historical ruins. The book combines elements of travel writing with archaeological insights, as Burton charts lesser-known territories, showcasing ancient sites and noting their significance. The opening of the second volume describes the commencement of a march through Central and Eastern Midian, delving into the geography and ecology of the terrain. Burton paints vivid images of the rocky landscapes, flora, and fauna, while detailing the logistical challenges faced by the expedition. He introduces important locations, such as the ruins at Shuwák, providing a glimpse into the past civilizations that once thrived in these areas. The narrative is rich in descriptive language, making the unique features of the Midian landscape come alive, while reflecting Burton's keen interest in the natural world and ancient history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 604998 604913 2024-10-03T12:12:58.265902 2023-10-03T10:39:25.901457 text/html text/html 591600 2020-12-30T07:43:11 text/html 297339 2024-10-03T12:13:10.006851 application/epub+zip 308898 2024-10-03T12:13:02.407895 application/epub+zip 285593 2024-10-03T12:13:00.843881 application/epub+zip 578256 2024-10-03T12:13:14.544833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 604969 2024-10-03T12:13:09.006832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569996 2022-09-04T04:37:05.060064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536607 536573 2024-10-03T12:12:57.548918 2023-10-03T10:39:25.311449 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 529686 2020-12-30T07:43:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 193940 2020-12-30T07:43:11 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19666 2024-10-03T12:13:14.669831 application/rdf+xml 19583 2024-10-03T12:13:01.430039 image/jpeg 4456 2024-10-03T12:13:01.135877 image/jpeg 201525 2020-12-30T07:43:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 292232 2024-10-03T12:12:58.307934 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia