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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.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresAfrican HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163404136
ISBN13: 9781163404133
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 588
Weight: 2.26
Height: 1.44 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 late husband, the 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 adventures in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Isabel Burton draws on her personal experience and extensive research to paint a vivid picture of her husband's life, including his controversial views on religion and his relationships with other notable figures of the time. The book also delves into Burton's literary works, including his translations of Arabian Nights and Kama Sutra, and his contributions to the study of languages and ethnography. Overall, The Life Of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of one of the most intriguing figures of the 19th century.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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