A Sketch Of The Career Of Richard F. Burton

""A Sketch of the Career of Richard F. Burton"" is a biographical work written by Alfred Bate Richards. The book chronicles the life and career of Richard F. Burton, a renowned British explorer, linguist, and writer who lived in the 19th century. Richards provides a detailed account of Burton's early life, including his education and military service in India. The book also delves into Burton's numerous expeditions and travels, which took him to places such as Africa, the Middle East, and South America. Throughout the book, Richards highlights Burton's linguistic abilities and his passion for learning new languages. He also discusses Burton's controversial writings on topics such as sexuality and religion, which often caused controversy during his lifetime. Overall, ""A Sketch of the Career of Richard F. Burton"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and achievements of one of the most fascinating figures of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.