The Life of Sir Richard Burton is a biography written by Thomas Wright, chronicling the fascinating and adventurous life of the famous explorer, linguist, and writer, Sir Richard Burton. The book follows Burton's life from his childhood in England, through his travels and expeditions to remote and dangerous parts of the world, to his literary achievements and final years. Burton was known for his insatiable curiosity and his quest for knowledge, which led him to become proficient in over 25 languages and to explore regions ...
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The Life of Sir Richard Burton is a biography written by Thomas Wright, chronicling the fascinating and adventurous life of the famous explorer, linguist, and writer, Sir Richard Burton. The book follows Burton's life from his childhood in England, through his travels and expeditions to remote and dangerous parts of the world, to his literary achievements and final years. Burton was known for his insatiable curiosity and his quest for knowledge, which led him to become proficient in over 25 languages and to explore regions as diverse as Africa, India, the Middle East, and South America. He was also a prolific writer, producing works on a wide range of topics, including travel, anthropology, religion, and erotica.Wright's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Burton's own writings, letters, and journals, as well as interviews with his friends and family. The book provides a detailed and vivid portrait of Burton, revealing his complex personality, his struggles with illness and addiction, and his many accomplishments. Overall, The Life of Sir Richard Burton is a captivating and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most intriguing figures of the Victorian era.From Ptolemy downwards writers and travellers had prayed for the unveiling of Isis, that is to say, the discovery of the sources of the Nile; but for two thousand years every effort had proved fruitless. Burning to immortalize himself by wresting from the mysterious river its immemorial secret, Burton now planned an expedition for that purpose.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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