02432cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000045001122450048001572640051002053000047002563360026003033370026003293380036003555000031003915080056004225201441004785340045019196530044019646530051020088560042020599990017021017111UtSlPG20260610133202.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,d1821-189014aThe Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by JC Byers and proofread by MaryAnn Short  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890  aHejaz (Saudi Arabia) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7111  c49102d49102