Richard Francis Burton's 'The Complete Works' is a comprehensive collection of the renowned explorer's writings, including his travelogues, translations, essays, and poetry. Known for his daring expeditions to the far corners of the globe, Burton's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, cultural insights, and a deep curiosity about the world. This collection provides readers with a glimpse into the mind of a Victorian explorer and scholar who pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. Richard Francis Burton, a polyglot and polymath, was driven by a relentless thirst for adventure and a passion for understanding different cultures. His experiences in countries such as India, Africa, and the Middle East informed his writing and shaped his unique perspective on the world. 'The Complete Works' is a testament to Burton's intellectual prowess and his ability to bridge the gap between East and West. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers who are fascinated by exploration, cultural exchange, and the art of storytelling. Burton's writings offer a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in the diversity of human experience.
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Sir Richard Francis Burton (18211890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights; the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. Musaicum Books present his greatest works as an author, translator and explorer. His works and the works about his life act as the true legacy of his untamed travel spirit and eternal curiosity.ContentTranslations:Kama Sutra of VatsyayanaBook of Thousand Nights and A Night (Complete Edition)The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh NefzaouiAnanga RangaVikram and the VampireTravel Writings:First Footsteps in East AfricaPersonal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & MeccahTo the Gold Coast for GoldTwo Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the CongoUnexplored SyriaHistorical Research:A New System of Sword Exercise for InfantryThe Sentiment of the Sword: A Country-House DialoguePoetry:The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-YezdîThe Gulistan of Sa'diPriapeiaCarmina of Caius Valerius CatullusPoem to His WifeAlma Minha Gentil, Que Te PartisteEm Quanto Quiz Fortuna Que TivesseEu Cantarei De Amor Tao DocementeNo Mundo Poucos Annos, E CansadosQue Levas, Cruel Morte? Hum Claro DiaAh! Minha Dinamene! Assim DeixasteBiography and Further Readings:Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas WrightRomance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her LifeJournal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by J. H. SpekeWhat Led to the Discovery of the Nile by J. H. SpekeArabian Society in the Middle AgesBehind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia