The Land of Midian
by Richard F. Burton
Publisher: C. Kegan Paul & Co. 1879
ISBN/ASIN: 0217085237
Number of pages: 358
Description:
Sir Richard F. Burton was an English explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures.
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