The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 2

The narrative records an expedition through central and eastern Midian, detailing marches between forts and wadys, surveys of ruins and mining sites, and geological and mineralogical observations including turquoise, copper scoriae, and traces of silver. It combines practical travel information on supplies and local markets with descriptive geography of mountains, valleys, and coastal creeks, natural-history notes on gazelle, hare, ibex, and leopard, and local traditions attached to landmarks. Field methods, specimen collection, and interactions with guides and Bedawin are described alongside topographical measurements and critiques of existing charts, producing a meticulous account of exploration, antiquities, and resource investigation.