The Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.html.images 1.1 MB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.epub3.images 482 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.epub.images 501 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.epub.noimages 489 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.kf8.images 955 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.kindle.images 870 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4315.txt.utf-8 870 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/4315/pg4315-h.zip 450 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Wright, Thomas, 1859-1936
Title The Life of Sir Richard Burton
Note Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by JC Byers, Laura Shaffer, and David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Subject Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 4315
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 20, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 215 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!