Travels in Arabia
Nonfiction, Travel, Middle East, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History
| Author: | John Lewis Burckhardt | ISBN: | 1230000100069 |
| Publisher: | Herne Ridge Ltd. | Publication: | January 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Lewis Burckhardt |
| ISBN: | 1230000100069 |
| Publisher: | Herne Ridge Ltd. |
| Publication: | January 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Johann Ludwig (also known as John Lewis, Jean Louis) Burckhardt (November 24, 1784 – October 15, 1817) was a Swiss traveller and orientalist. He wrote his letters in French and signed as "Louis". He is best known for rediscovering the ruins of the city of Petra in Jordan. This is his account of the discovery and travels.
Johann Ludwig (also known as John Lewis, Jean Louis) Burckhardt (November 24, 1784 – October 15, 1817) was a Swiss traveller and orientalist. He wrote his letters in French and signed as "Louis". He is best known for rediscovering the ruins of the city of Petra in Jordan. This is his account of the discovery and travels.
