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Arabia Felix: The Danish Expedition of 1761-1767 (NYRB Classics)

by Thorkild Hansen

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An Exploration of Yemen's Ancient History, Culture, and Geography

By Carsten Niebuhr

In 1761, a Danish expedition set out for Arabia Felix, the fabled land of frankincense and myrrh. The expedition's goal was to explore the region's ancient history, culture, and geography. The expedition was led by Carsten Niebuhr, a German mathematician and astronomer. Niebuhr was joined by a team of scholars, including a philologist, a naturalist, and a doctor.

The expedition spent six years in Arabia Felix, and their work resulted in a number of important publications, including the first accurate map of the region. The expedition also brought back a wealth of information about the region's people, culture, and history.

This book is an account of the Danish expedition to Arabia Felix. It is based on the journals and letters of the expedition members. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a lost world and a forgotten civilization.

About the Author

Carsten Niebuhr (1733-1815) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and explorer. He is best known for his work on the Danish expedition to Arabia Felix. Niebuhr was born in Lüdingworth, Germany. He studied mathematics and astronomy at the University of Göttingen. In 1761, he joined the Danish expedition to Arabia Felix. The expedition spent six years in Arabia Felix, and Niebuhr's work there resulted in a number of important publications, including the first accurate map of the region.

After his return from Arabia Felix, Niebuhr became a professor of mathematics at the University of Copenhagen. He also served as the director of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences. In 1815, he died in Copenhagen.

Reviews

"Niebuhr's account of the Danish expedition to Arabia Felix is a classic of travel literature. It is a fascinating glimpse into a lost world and a forgotten civilization."

- The New York Times

"Niebuhr's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of Arabia Felix."

- The Library Journal