02526cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000031001112450035001422640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000031003635080058003945201542004525340045019946530044020396530044020836530043021278560042021704315UtSlPG20260610133124.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aWright, Thomas,d1859-193614aThe Life of Sir Richard Burton 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-08-01  aProduced by JC Byers, Laura Shaffer, and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890  aExplorers -- Great Britain -- Biography  aScholars -- Great Britain -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315