Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 201 Wright, Thomas 1859 1936 The Life of Sir Richard Burton Produced by JC Byers, Laura Shaffer, and David Widger "The Life of Sir Richard Burton" by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work intricately explores the life and adventures of Sir Richard Burton, a notable linguist, explorer, and anthropologist known for his remarkable travels and contributions to literature. The narrative seeks to portray Burton as a complex character, highlighting not only his extraordinary achievements but also his personal relationships, including the notable influence of his wife, Lady Burton. The opening of the biography sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Sir Richard Burton’s life, beginning with a preface that critiques Lady Burton's previously published biography. Thomas Wright acknowledges Lady Burton's beloved portrayal of her husband but aims to broaden the perspective by incorporating new facts and insights from various sources, including personal letters and accounts from Burton’s friends. In this early section, readers are introduced to Burton’s family, including his lineage and childhood experiences, which hint at the eccentric and adventurous spirit that would characterize his later life as he navigates through both formal education and his formative years abroad in France and Italy. The groundwork for understanding his motivations, personal struggles, and triumphs is laid as we glimpse into his familial background and early encounters, suggesting an intriguing narrative that promises to unfold further in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography G Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Travel & Geography 1173563 1173564 2024-10-02T12:03:56.677074 2023-10-02T10:21:52.441367 text/html text/html 1199136 2013-03-20T04:49:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 396410 2013-03-20T04:50:18 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 494007 2024-10-02T12:04:18.504953 application/epub+zip 512992 2024-10-02T12:04:02.657008 application/epub+zip 500667 2024-10-02T12:03:59.935075 application/epub+zip 978113 2024-10-02T12:04:30.038911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 891279 2024-10-02T12:04:15.500946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 856116 2022-09-02T14:05:13.986052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 890403 890367 2024-10-02T12:03:53.031106 2023-10-02T10:21:49.243286 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 890153 2010-02-19T11:01:00 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 357690 2010-02-19T11:03:58 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 890144 2010-02-19T11:01:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357644 2010-02-19T11:03:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21659 2024-10-02T12:04:30.198880 application/rdf+xml 13959 2024-10-02T12:04:00.611024 image/jpeg 3529 2024-10-02T12:04:00.269042 image/jpeg 461176 2024-10-02T12:03:56.762105 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog