The Life Of Sir Richard Burton

by Thomas Wright and Thomas Wright

Book Overview

""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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162700025
• ISBN13: 9781162700021
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"