Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 763 Wright, Thomas 1859 1936 The Life of Sir Richard Burton Produced by JC Byers, Laura Shaffer, and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography Scholars -- Great Britain -- Biography G Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1173666 2025-08-02T10:59:00.866945 text/html 1199136 2013-03-20T04:49:16 text/html 494068 2025-08-02T10:59:21.339819 application/epub+zip 512954 2025-08-02T10:59:06.768885 application/epub+zip 500628 2025-08-02T10:59:04.179938 application/epub+zip 977953 2025-08-02T10:59:32.184784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 891279 2025-08-02T10:59:18.359847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 856116 2022-09-02T14:05:13.986052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 890361 2025-08-02T10:58:57.916934 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 890153 2010-02-19T11:01:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 890144 2010-02-19T11:01:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20758 2025-08-02T10:59:32.350778 application/rdf+xml 13959 2025-08-02T10:59:04.798959 image/jpeg 3529 2025-08-02T10:59:04.493901 image/jpeg 357690 2010-02-19T11:03:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 396410 2013-03-20T04:50:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 357644 2010-02-19T11:03:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 461204 2025-08-02T10:59:00.970954 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog