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The Life Of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton

The Life Of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton

Burton, Isabel
Wilkins, W. H.

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ISBN10: 116293641X
ISBN13: 9781162936413
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 588
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a biography written by Isabel Burton about her husband, the famous explorer and adventurer, Sir Richard F. Burton. The book provides a comprehensive account of Burton's life, from his childhood in England to his travels and expeditions throughout the world. Burton was known for his daring exploits, including his journey to Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim and his search for the source of the Nile River. Isabel Burton provides insight into her husband's character, including his love of languages and his fascination with different cultures. The book also delves into Burton's personal life, including his marriage to Isabel and their travels together. The reader is given a glimpse into the challenges they faced as a couple, including Burton's frequent absences and his health issues. Overall, The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a fascinating account of one of the most intriguing figures of the 19th century. Isabel Burton's writing is engaging and informative, and she provides a unique perspective on her husband's life and accomplishments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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