Arabian Explorers
Embark on a journey through history with the Arabian Explorers Series by Empty Quarter Press. The series consits of new editions of four seminal works in Arabian travel literature: Sir Richard Burton’s The Land of Midian (Revisited), William Gifford Palgrave’s Personal Narrative of a Year’s Journey Through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63), James R. Wellsted’s Travels in Arabia, and Charles Doughty’s Travels in Arabia Deserta.
Each edition in this series is meticulously crafted with updated maps, fresh forewords by leading historians and academics, and innovative designs to captivate modern readers. Enhanced with new imagery, these classics offer a vivid portrayal of Arabia’s rich landscapes and cultures as seen through the eyes of intrepid 19th-century explorers. Rediscover the allure of these pioneering accounts and their timeless contributions to our understanding of the Arabian Peninsula.