The Land of Midian Part I Chapter IV - Notices of Precious Metals in Midian—the Papyri and the Mediæval Arab Geographers

In which the venerable Egyptian papyri and mediæval Arab geographers are consulted to shed light upon the ancient riches and settlements of Midian, revealing a tapestry of copper mines, historical ruins, and enduring traditions that entwine with biblical and Islamic lore. With a judicious eye, Colonel Burton delineates the archaeological findings and linguistic conjectures that collectively sketch the landscape and lineage of a land both elusive and venerated, rich in metals and memory alike.