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Richard Francis Burton
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Edmund Francis Burton
Burton's account of his two expeditions to Central Africa, looking for the source of the Nile. He explores the Lake Victoria region, as well as the gorillas and cataracts of…
This collection of verse by the British explorer and scholar Richard Francis Burton offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual and philosophical traditions of the Middle East. The Kasidah Couplets…
Join famed explorer Richard Francis Burton on his fascinating journey through Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains in West Africa. This richly detailed book provides a unique look at the geography…
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The Kasidah of Haji Abdu al-Yazdi - A Lay of the Higher Law is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature…
In this two-volume work, published in 1860, British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-90) recounts his journey around the lakes of present-day Tanzania. In Volume 1 Burton begins in Zanzibar…
Francis Burton Harrison
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
Discover the mysteries of Sind with Richard Francis Burton. This book is a fascinating exploration of the people and culture of this region of Pakistan, with an emphasis on the…
Richard Francis Burton's firsthand account of his pilgrimage to Mecca is a classic of travel literature. He details the challenges he faced as a non-Muslim attempting to visit the holiest…
In this classic travelogue, 19th-century adventurer Richard Francis Burton recounts his journey to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in disguise as a Muslim pilgrim. Burton's vivid descriptions of…
This classic collection of Middle Eastern literature features tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue. From the story of Aladdin and his magic lamp to the epic of Sinbad the Sailor…
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, commonly known as the Arabian Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in…
This classic work of literature contains over 1001 Arabian tales, including some of the most famous stories in world literature. With richly descriptive language and unforgettable characters, this book is…
This classic collection of Middle Eastern tales has entertained readers for centuries. This edition, translated by Richard Francis Burton, includes all of the stories from the original thousand nights, plus…
This collection of Middle Eastern tales, also known as The Arabian Nights, is a classic of world literature. The tales, which are framed around the story of Scheherazade, a woman…
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night is a classic collection of Middle Eastern tales, compiled by Richard Francis Burton in the late 19th century. The stories cover…
A classic work of literature, and one of the greatest collections of stories ever told. First published in 1885, this book contains hundreds of tales from Arabian, Persian, and Indian…
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night is a classic collection of stories from the Islamic world, first published in the late 19th century. Burton's translation has become…
A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry is a classic book on military sword fighting. Written by Richard Francis Burton - a British military officer and explorer - this…
Join Richard Francis Burton as he recounts his two expeditions to West Africa in search of the legendary gorillas and the source of the Nile River. His thrilling and sometimes…
This classic collection of Arabic folk tales and legends has captivated readers for generations. Featuring unforgettable characters like Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor and Ali Baba, the stories are known for…
Richard Francis Burton's translation of "The Arabian Nights" remains one of the most beloved and comprehensive translations of this timeless work. With detailed annotations on the cultural and historical background…
A magnificent translation of the classic Arabic tales, capturing the exotic beauty and enchantment of the Middle East. Richard Francis Burton's version brings to life the timeless tales of Scheherazade…
This travelogue offers a vivid and detailed account of the author's explorations of the Brazilian highlands. It includes descriptions of the region's scenic beauty, wildlife, and indigenous peoples, as well…
One of the greatest works of Eastern literature, this collection of 1001 tales from the Arab and Islamic world is a masterpiece of storytelling and an invaluable window into the…
