Author: Lady Isabel Burton
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341954255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life of Captain Sir Richd F. Burton
Author: Lady Isabel Burton
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341954255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341954255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Lady Isabel Burton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1617
Book Description
Lady Isabel Burton's 'The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton (Vol. 1&2)' is a meticulously researched and detailed biography that explores the fascinating life of her husband, explorer and scholar Sir Richard F. Burton. Through vivid narrative and thorough documentation, Lady Burton delves into Burton's extensive travels, linguistic achievements, and controversial views on various cultures. The book's literary style mirrors the Victorian era in which it was written, with eloquent prose and a respectful tone towards its subject. This work sheds light on Burton's unconventional career and complex personality, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a true Renaissance man. Lady Burton's intimate knowledge of her subject and access to personal letters and journals make this biography a definitive account of Burton's life. Her dedication to preserving her husband's legacy is evident throughout the book, highlighting her deep admiration and love for him. 'The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton' is a must-read for those interested in exploration, anthropology, and Victorian literature, providing a captivating look into the life of one of the era's most enigmatic figures.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1617
Book Description
Lady Isabel Burton's 'The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton (Vol. 1&2)' is a meticulously researched and detailed biography that explores the fascinating life of her husband, explorer and scholar Sir Richard F. Burton. Through vivid narrative and thorough documentation, Lady Burton delves into Burton's extensive travels, linguistic achievements, and controversial views on various cultures. The book's literary style mirrors the Victorian era in which it was written, with eloquent prose and a respectful tone towards its subject. This work sheds light on Burton's unconventional career and complex personality, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a true Renaissance man. Lady Burton's intimate knowledge of her subject and access to personal letters and journals make this biography a definitive account of Burton's life. Her dedication to preserving her husband's legacy is evident throughout the book, highlighting her deep admiration and love for him. 'The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton' is a must-read for those interested in exploration, anthropology, and Victorian literature, providing a captivating look into the life of one of the era's most enigmatic figures.
First Footsteps in East Africa, Or, An Exploration of Harar
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harar, Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harar, Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arabian Peninsula
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arabian Peninsula
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
The Book of the Sword
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton
Author: Isabel Burton
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
ISBN: 9788120607286
Category : Explorers
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
ISBN: 9788120607286
Category : Explorers
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
1847
Author: Turtle Bunbury
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717168433
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
Capture the spirit of an industrial, social and cultural revolution through this invigorating collection of historical portraits from the dawn of the industrialised world!Though it feels like an era marooned almost irretrievably in the distant past, the 1840s &ndash a decade of blistering social and cultural change – is only two lifetimes removed from the present day. There are, in other words, people alive today who knew and associated with people for whom the Gold Rush and the Great Famine were living memories.Having grown up in an Irish country house built that year, 1847 has long proven the source of inspiration and fascination for historian Turtle Bunbury. And in a bid to once more grasp the spirit of the age, he has over the years assembled an archive of the most remarkable stories from those twelve momentous months.Bristling with all manner of human life and endeavour, from American pioneers and German entrepreneurs to circus charlatans and down-and-out songwriters, 1847 is a collection of his most remarkable discoveries to date and a stirring portrait of a chaotic world surging towards the modern. By turns poignant, outlandish, curious and provocative, this is history at its most invigorating – as panorama, as epic.Praise for The Glorious Madness:'An absolutely brilliant book.'Patrick Geoghegan, Associate Professor in History at Trinity College, Dublin'Turtle Bunbury's open-handed, clear-sighted and finely written book comes fresh and, I might almost say, redeemed out of the moil and storm of controversy that surrounded the topic of the war, in a thousand different guises in the decades since its end. Turtle holds out his hand in the present, seeking the lost hands of the past, in darkness, in darkness, but also suddenly in the clear light of kindness – in the upshot acknowledging their imperilled existence with a brilliant flourish, a veritable banner, of wonderful stories.'Sebastian Barry, author of The Secret Scripture'Turtle continues the wonderful listening and yarn-spinning he has honed in the Vanishing Ireland series, applying it to veterans of the First World War. The stories he recreates are poignant, whimsical and bleakly funny, bringing back into the light the lives of people who found themselves on the wrong side of history after the struggle for Irish independence. This is my kind of micro-history.'John Grenham, The Irish TimesPraise for Vanishing Ireland:'A perfect symbiosis between text and images – both similarity affectionate, respectful, humorous, slightly melancholic but never sentimental or nostalgic. This is invaluable social history.'Cara Magazine'This is a beautiful and remarkably simple book that will melt the hardest of hearts. Bunbury has a light writing style that lets his interviewees, elderly folk from around the country, tell their stories without interference. It's neither patronising nor overly romantic about the past; just narrating moving tales – The portraits by Fennell are striking, warm and dignified, with a feeling of being invited into people's lives.'The Sunday Times
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717168433
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
Capture the spirit of an industrial, social and cultural revolution through this invigorating collection of historical portraits from the dawn of the industrialised world!Though it feels like an era marooned almost irretrievably in the distant past, the 1840s &ndash a decade of blistering social and cultural change – is only two lifetimes removed from the present day. There are, in other words, people alive today who knew and associated with people for whom the Gold Rush and the Great Famine were living memories.Having grown up in an Irish country house built that year, 1847 has long proven the source of inspiration and fascination for historian Turtle Bunbury. And in a bid to once more grasp the spirit of the age, he has over the years assembled an archive of the most remarkable stories from those twelve momentous months.Bristling with all manner of human life and endeavour, from American pioneers and German entrepreneurs to circus charlatans and down-and-out songwriters, 1847 is a collection of his most remarkable discoveries to date and a stirring portrait of a chaotic world surging towards the modern. By turns poignant, outlandish, curious and provocative, this is history at its most invigorating – as panorama, as epic.Praise for The Glorious Madness:'An absolutely brilliant book.'Patrick Geoghegan, Associate Professor in History at Trinity College, Dublin'Turtle Bunbury's open-handed, clear-sighted and finely written book comes fresh and, I might almost say, redeemed out of the moil and storm of controversy that surrounded the topic of the war, in a thousand different guises in the decades since its end. Turtle holds out his hand in the present, seeking the lost hands of the past, in darkness, in darkness, but also suddenly in the clear light of kindness – in the upshot acknowledging their imperilled existence with a brilliant flourish, a veritable banner, of wonderful stories.'Sebastian Barry, author of The Secret Scripture'Turtle continues the wonderful listening and yarn-spinning he has honed in the Vanishing Ireland series, applying it to veterans of the First World War. The stories he recreates are poignant, whimsical and bleakly funny, bringing back into the light the lives of people who found themselves on the wrong side of history after the struggle for Irish independence. This is my kind of micro-history.'John Grenham, The Irish TimesPraise for Vanishing Ireland:'A perfect symbiosis between text and images – both similarity affectionate, respectful, humorous, slightly melancholic but never sentimental or nostalgic. This is invaluable social history.'Cara Magazine'This is a beautiful and remarkably simple book that will melt the hardest of hearts. Bunbury has a light writing style that lets his interviewees, elderly folk from around the country, tell their stories without interference. It's neither patronising nor overly romantic about the past; just narrating moving tales – The portraits by Fennell are striking, warm and dignified, with a feeling of being invited into people's lives.'The Sunday Times
The Sentiment of the Sword
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fencing
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fencing
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Romance of Isabel, Lady Burton
The Jew, the Gypsy and El Islam
Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description