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Title:
The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 1 (of 2)
By His Wife, Isabel Burton
Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free
Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking
to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's,
educational materials,...) Images generously made available
by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, Volume 1" by Lady Isabel Burton is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This extensive work delves into the life of the multifaceted explorer and linguist Richard Francis Burton, highlighting his personal experiences, travels, and the influential relationships that shaped his character and contributions. The opening of this biography presents Lady Isabel's heartfelt introduction, revealing not only the purpose of documenting her husband's life but also her intention to give readers a glimpse into the complexities of his character. She discusses the challenges of capturing his essence while providing context about their shared journey, particularly their travels to India. Isabel intends to let Richard's own words, drawn from his private journals, portray him authentically — an honest depiction often obscured by the more formal narratives of his public life. The narrative sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of his early days, family history, and formative influences as they embark on the rich tapestry of a man who was both celebrated and misunderstood throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896
EBook No.: 54578
Published: Apr 20, 2017
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Subject: Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 1 (of 2)
By His Wife, Isabel Burton
Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free
Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking
to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's,
educational materials,...) Images generously made available
by the Internet Archive.
Summary: "The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, Volume 1" by Lady Isabel Burton is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This extensive work delves into the life of the multifaceted explorer and linguist Richard Francis Burton, highlighting his personal experiences, travels, and the influential relationships that shaped his character and contributions. The opening of this biography presents Lady Isabel's heartfelt introduction, revealing not only the purpose of documenting her husband's life but also her intention to give readers a glimpse into the complexities of his character. She discusses the challenges of capturing his essence while providing context about their shared journey, particularly their travels to India. Isabel intends to let Richard's own words, drawn from his private journals, portray him authentically — an honest depiction often obscured by the more formal narratives of his public life. The narrative sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of his early days, family history, and formative influences as they embark on the rich tapestry of a man who was both celebrated and misunderstood throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896
EBook No.: 54578
Published: Apr 20, 2017
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Subject: Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.