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100 1 _aBurton, Isabel, Lady,
_d1831-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 2 (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
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-05
508 _aProduced by Clare Graham & 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 2 (of 2)" by Lady Isabel Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir delves into the life of the adventurous and multifaceted Richard F. Burton, a renowned explorer, linguist, and diplomat, as narrated by his wife. The narrative highlights their experiences during Richard's consulship in Trieste, covering various travels, social interactions, and personal challenges faced by the couple. At the start of the volume, we see Richard departing for Trieste, marking the beginning of his last eighteen years. Isabel recounts her journey to rejoin her husband, filled with detours through notable European cities, before arriving in Trieste, where they adapt to their new life. She describes their living situation in a hotel and the adjustments made to embrace the local culture while managing Richard’s health and work obligations. Through anecdotes about their social life, encounters with notable figures, and vivid depictions of their explorations, the opening offers insight into the Burtons' unique relationship and the rich tapestry of their experiences in a politically volatile city. (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/54846
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