The Life Of Sir Richard Burton

""The Life of Sir Richard Burton"" by Thomas Wright is a detailed biography of the famous adventurer, explorer, and linguist, Sir Richard Francis Burton. The book covers Burton's entire life, from his childhood in England to his travels and adventures in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It explores his many achievements, including his translations of the Kama Sutra and The Arabian Nights, his discovery of Lake Tanganyika, and his journey to Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim. The book also delves into Burton's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Isabel, and his close friend, John Hanning Speke. Wright draws on a wide range of sources, including Burton's own writings, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this fascinating figure. Overall, ""The Life of Sir Richard Burton"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and adventures of one of the most remarkable figures of the 19th century.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.