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The Richard Burton Library

The Richard Burton Library

De : Sir Richard Francis Burton
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Enter The Richard Burton Library, wherein the curious listener may accompany that restless company of pilgrims, wanderers, merchants, poets, princes, and philosophers who people the books of Sir Richard Francis Burton. Here are his works read in full: voyages into Arabia, Africa, India, and the chambers of ancient story; observations of men and manners; translations from tongues remote and richly storied; and those strange byways of learning which Burton pursued with equal parts courage, appetite, and disdain for convention. For the lover of travel, letters, and the wider world, the road begins here.Public domain
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  • The Land of Midian Part I Chapter VII - Cruise from Makná to El-'Akabah

    The Land of Midian Part I Chapter VII - Cruise from Makná to El-'Akabah
    Jun 12 2026
    In which a hazardous voyage across the Gulf of El-'Akabah reveals a rugged landscape of geological contrasts, ancient ruins, and the enduring presence of Bedawin tribes, their customs, and wary hospitality. The expedition’s observations intertwine natural history with reflections on biblical and medieval legacies, punctuated by the precarious state of their vessel and the quaint fortifications guarding this remote and storied inlet.
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    50 min
  • The Land of Midian Part I Chapter VI - To Makná, and Our Work There—the Magáni or Maknáwis

    The Land of Midian Part I Chapter VI - To Makná, and Our Work There—the Magáni or Maknáwis
    Jun 12 2026
    In which an industrious sojourn at the seaport of Makná unfolds amid mineral explorations and geological marvels, revealing quartz veins and elusive sulphur deposits set against a backdrop of vivid natural sculpture and the ebb and flow of tribal fortunes. The intimate study of the Magáni people, their struggles and customs, interlaces with observations on tempestuous winds and maritime prospects, painting a rich tableau of a land both ancient and enduringly poised for transformation.
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    40 min
  • The Land of Midian Part I Chapter V - Work At, and Excursions From, Magháir Shu'Ayb

    The Land of Midian Part I Chapter V - Work At, and Excursions From, Magháir Shu'Ayb
    Jun 11 2026
    In which the author and his companions establish a camp at Magháir Shu'ayb, conducting geological investigations and navigating the intricate social dynamics of the local Bedouin tribes, while enduring the rigours of desert life and its capricious climate. They explore the origins and rivalries of the Huwaytát and Beni 'Ukbah tribes, uncovering tales of ancient strife and territorial claims woven through the harsh and splendid landscape of Midian.
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    44 min
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