The Burton, Isabel, Lady 1831-1896 creator Wilkins, W. H. (William Henry) 1860-1905 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life, Volume I" by Burton et al. is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Isabel Burton, portraying her personal journey intertwined with the life of her husband, Sir Richard Burton, an accomplished explorer and linguist. The narrative shines light on her lineage, upbringing, and the advent of her romance, presenting Isabel's unique perspective as a woman of her time. At the start of the biography, we learn about Isabel's aristocratic background as a descendant of the notable Arundell family. The opening chapters delve into her early life, highlighting her childhood experiences, education, and the societal expectations placed upon young women in the 19th century. Through her introspective reflections, we see her developing character and ambition as she navigates her role in society while yearning for adventure and love. The preface introduces the biographer's aim to present Isabel's voice prominently, hinting at the fascinating narrative that will unfold as Isabel recounts her life's journey filled with longing and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-10-04 Richard Tonsing, Emmanuel Ackerman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: London: Hutchinson & Co, 1897 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Adventure and adventurers Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896 Wives -- Great Britain -- Biography G London: Hutchinson & Co, 1897 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015031461562&view=1up&seq=11 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71804 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015031461562&view=1up&seq=11 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71804 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134647.0 71804