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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Land of Midian Preface and Abstract

from The Richard Burton Library · host Sir Richard Francis Burton

In which the narrative unfolds a detailed account of a scientific and exploratory expedition through the forgotten lands of Midian, guided by the enlightened patronage of the Khediv of Egypt, revealing the mineral wealth, archaeological remains, and botanical curiosities of the region. The author reflects with measured candour on the challenges of cartography, the reception of their findings amidst local scepticism, and the diligent examination of specimens by esteemed experts, all contributing to the illumination of a land once rich and now ripe for rediscovery.

In which the narrative unfolds a detailed account of a scientific and exploratory expedition through the forgotten lands of Midian, guided by the enlightened patronage of the Khediv of Egypt, revealing the mineral wealth, archaeological remains, and botanical curiosities of the region. The author reflects with measured candour on the challenges of cartography, the reception of their findings amidst local scepticism, and the diligent examination of specimens by esteemed experts, all contributing to the illumination of a land once rich and now ripe for rediscovery.

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