The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1 (Registro nro. 49102)
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| Classification number | DS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1821-1890 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1 |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2004 |
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| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2004-12-01 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by JC Byers and proofread by MaryAnn Short |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a travelogue and scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work captures Burton's second expedition into the mysterious and historically rich region of Midian, focusing particularly on its geography, archaeology, and mineral wealth. Burton aims to recount his discoveries while also highlighting the potential for wealth and civilization in an area long neglected by the wider world, emphasizing the results of the scientific studies conducted during the expedition. The opening of the volume presents a prelude setting the stage for Burton's exploration of Midian, detailing the preparations and logistical challenges faced prior to the expedition's start. Burton reflects on the historical significance of the land, previously noted for its ancient mining activities, and his anticipation of its potential as a source of precious metals. He outlines the objectives of the expedition, including the prospecting and mapping of mining sites and the collection of geological specimens. The narrative introduces the crucial figures involved in the expedition, including various officers and assistants, and conveys the difficulties inherent in such undertakings. Overall, the beginning establishes the tone of adventure, curiosity, and scientific inquiry that characterizes the entire work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Uncontrolled term | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
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| Uncontrolled term | Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) -- Description and travel |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7111">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7111</a> |
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