THE LAND OF MIDIAN

EAN : 9791041984381

BURTON RICHARD F.

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EAN : 9791041984381

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041984381
Réf. éditeur : 333282
Date Parution : 3 févr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 124
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:9 mm
Poids : 230gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Land of Midian" is a travel narrative written by Sir Richard Francis Burton. The book, published in 1879, documents Burton's journey through the Arabian Peninsula, specifically the region traditionally known as Midian, which includes parts of modern-day Saudi Arabia. In "The Land of Midian," Burton provides detailed observations of the geography, culture, and people of the Arabian Peninsula. His travels often involved exploration of areas not well-known to the Western world at the time. Burton, a renowned Victorian explorer, linguist, and scholar, brought a deep cultural and linguistic understanding to his writings. For readers interested in Victorian-era travel literature, Arabian exploration, and the works of Richard F. Burton, "The Land of Midian" offers a valuable glimpse into the Arabian Peninsula during the late 19th century. Burton's thorough observations and engaging writing style contribute to the enduring appeal of his travel narratives.
Biographie : 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.