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A Sketch Of The Career Of Richard F. Burton

A Sketch Of The Career Of Richard F. Burton

Richards, Alfred Bate
Wilson, Andrew
Baddeley, St Clair

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PhilosophyHistorical FiguresHistory & Philosophy of Science

ISBN10: 1432688383
ISBN13: 9781432688387
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Sketch of the Career of Richard F. Burton is a biographical work written by Alfred Bate Richards about the life and achievements of the famous British explorer, Richard Francis Burton. The book provides a detailed account of Burton's life, from his early childhood in England to his travels and adventures across the globe. Richards delves into Burton's passion for exploration and his desire to learn about different cultures and languages. He also explores Burton's controversial reputation as a translator of erotic literature, which often caused controversy during his lifetime. The book covers Burton's many accomplishments, including his expeditions to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where he discovered new species of animals and plants, and learned about different cultures and traditions. Richards also highlights Burton's literary achievements, including his translations of The Arabian Nights and The Kama Sutra.Overall, A Sketch of the Career of Richard F. Burton provides readers with an insightful and comprehensive look into the life of one of the most fascinating and influential explorers 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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