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100 1 _aBurton, Isabel, Lady,
_d1831-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 1 (of 2) :
_bBy His Wife, Isabel Burton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-20
508 _aProduced 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.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
653 _aExplorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aScholars -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54578
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