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The Land of Midian by Richard F. Burton

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The Land of Midian
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Publisher: C. Kegan Paul & Co.
ISBN/ASIN: 0217085237
Number of pages: 358

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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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