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The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)
The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition) is a rich collection of the literary masterpieces of the esteemed author. Known for his adventurous spirit and linguistic abilities, Burton's works vary from travel narratives to translations of classical texts. This unrivaled compilation showcases his remarkable literary style, blending vivid descriptions with insightful commentary. The annotations provide valuable context to each piece, enhancing the reader's understanding of Burton's profound insights into different cultures and societies. Richard Francis Burton, a seasoned explorer and polymath, drew inspiration for his works from his extensive travels to ...
The Complete Works of Richard Burton
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights; the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. E-artnow present his greatest works as an author, translator and explorer. His works and the works about his life act as the true legacy of his untamed travel spirit and eternal curiosity. Content Translations: Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Book of Thousand Nights and A Night (Complete Edition) The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui An...
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton
The secret agent who made the pilgrimage to Mecca, discovered the Kama Sutra, and brought the Arabian nights to the west.
Burton
The man who searched for the source of the Nile, became the first non-Moslem to visit Mecca, and translated the Arabian nights, among other adventures.
Richard Francis Burton
"An examination of the life and journeys of the famed world explorer"--Provided by publisher.
Burton of Arabia
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Paths Without Glory
Few people have garnered so much enduring interest as Sir Richard Burton. A true polymath, Burton is best known today for his translations of the "Kama Sutra" and "Arabian Nights." Yet, Africa stood at the center of his adult life. The Burton-Speke expedition (1856 59) that put Lake Tanganyika on the map led to years of controversy over the source of the White Nile. From 1861 to 1864 Burton served as British consul in Fernando Po and traveled widely between Ghana and Angola. He wrote prodigiously and contributed some of the first detailed ethnographic accounts of Africa s peoples. In many ways, however, Africa proved to be Burton s undoing. Injuries and sickness sapped his strength, he made ...
Delphi Collected Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated)
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