Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
15.05.2006
Herausgeber
W. H. WilkinsVerlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
588
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/3,5 cm
Gewicht
942 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4286-0255-7
The Life Of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a biography written by Isabel Burton about her late husband, Richard Francis Burton. Richard was a British explorer, linguist, and writer who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his travels to exotic locations, his ability to speak multiple languages, and his controversial writings about sexuality and religion.The book covers Richard's life from his childhood in England to his travels throughout the world. It describes his education, his early career in the military, and his expeditions to Africa, Arabia, and India. Isabel also writes about their marriage and their life together.The biography provides insight into Richard's personality and his motivations for his travels and writings. It also discusses the controversies surrounding his work, including accusations of blasphemy and pornography.The Life Of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton is a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most fascinating figures of the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploration, linguistics, or the history of sexuality and religion.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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