The Life Of Colonel Fred Burnaby (1908)

By Thomas Wright

Book Overview

The Life of Colonel Fred Burnaby is a biography written by Thomas Wright and published in 1908. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby, a British soldier, adventurer, and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Burnaby was known for his larger-than-life personality and his daring exploits, which included traveling across the Russian Empire on horseback, fighting in the Sudanese Wars, and exploring the Arctic. Wright's biography delves into Burnaby's childhood, education, and military career, as well as his personal relationships and literary pursuits. The book also explores Burnaby's political views and his involvement in various social and cultural movements of his time. Overall, The Life of Colonel Fred Burnaby provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable figure in British history, and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural contexts of the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165730979
• ISBN13: 9781165730971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"