The By His Wife, Isabel Burton Burton, Isabel, Lady 1831-1896 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2017-04-20 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. Original publication data not identified Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography G Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54578 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54578 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134246.0 54578