The Real Sir Richard Burton

By Walter Phelps Dodge

Book Overview

""The Real Sir Richard Burton"" is a biography written by Walter Phelps Dodge about the life of the famous explorer, linguist, and writer Sir Richard Francis Burton. The book provides a detailed account of Burton's life, from his childhood in England to his travels to Africa, Arabia, and India. It also covers his achievements in language and literature, including his translations of the ""Arabian Nights"" and the ""Kama Sutra."" The biography delves into Burton's personal life, including his relationships with his wife Isabel Arundell and his close friend and fellow explorer John Hanning Speke. Dodge also explores the controversies surrounding Burton's life, including accusations of his involvement in secret societies and his alleged homosexuality. Overall, ""The Real Sir Richard Burton"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of the most fascinating figures of the Victorian era.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417959258
• ISBN13: 9781417959259
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"