The Land of Midian
by Richard F. Burton
Publisher: eBooks@Adelaide 2003
ISBN/ASIN: 0217085237
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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