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 rui...
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The Land of Midian Part I Chapter III - Breaking New Ground to Magháir Shu'ayb
In which we traverse the rugged Midian landscape from 'Aynúnah to the storied ruins of Magháir Shu'ayb, observing its distinct geological formations, ancient cisterns, and the scattered vestiges of a ...
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The Land of Midian Part I Chapter II - The Start—from El-muwaylah to the "White Mountain" and 'Aynúnah
In which the expedition embarks from El-Muwaylah, negotiating the complex social terrain of Bedawin allegiances and enduring the hardships of a disordered caravan whilst exploring the rugged mining la...
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The Land of Midian Preface and Abstract
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, revealin...
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The Land of Midian Part I - The March Through Madyan Proper (North Midian) Chapter I - Preliminary—from Trieste to Midian
In which Captain Burton provides a detailed mineralogical analysis of various specimens from Midian, reflecting on the scant but promising indications of precious metals and the potential for future e...
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