The Complete Works

The Complete Works

by Richard Francis BurtonWilliam Harvey Ernest Griset and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 04/01/2022

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Richard Francis Burton's 'The Complete Works' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned explorer's writings, including his travelogues, translations, essays, and poetry. Known for his daring expeditions to the far corners of the globe, Burton's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, cultural insights, and a deep curiosity about the world. This collection provides readers with a glimpse into the mind of a Victorian explorer and scholar who pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. Richard Francis Burton, a polyglot and polymath, was driven by a relentless thirst for adventure and a passion for understanding different cultures. His experiences in countries such as India, Africa, and the Middle East informed his writing and shaped his unique perspective on the world. 'The Complete Works' is a testament to Burton's intellectual prowess and his ability to bridge the gap between East and West. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers who are fascinated by exploration, cultural exchange, and the art of storytelling. Burton's writings offer a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in the diversity of human experience.

ISBN:
4066338113962
4066338113962
Category:
Geographical discovery & exploration
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-01-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Musaicum Books
Richard Francis Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures.

According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise at a time when Europeans were forbidden access on pain of death; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights (commonly called The Arabian Nights in English after early translations of Antoine Galland's French version); the publication of the Kama Sutra in English; and a journey with John Hanning Speke as the first Europeans to visit the Great Lakes of Africa in search of the source of the Nile

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