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To the Holy Shrines

By: Richard Burton,Sir Richard Francis Burton

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To the Holy Shrines

By: Richard Burton,Sir Richard Francis Burton

Great Journeys' allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries and also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. It describes great civilisations, walls of ice, violent jungles, deserts and mountains and multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. This title is a classic in 19th century exploration of Arabian culture.

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Penguin UK

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0141025387

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9780141025384

Wanderings in Three Continents

By: Sir Richard Francis Burton

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Wanderings in Three Continents

By: Sir Richard Francis Burton

Wanderings in Three Continents" is a posthumously published travel book that gives a vivid account of the notable journeys undertaken via Sir Richard Burton. The book covers the duration from 1853 to 1870, taking pictures the liveliest and adventurous years of Burton's prolific existence. The narrative unfolds as a fascinating chronicle of his explorations across three continents. Central to the book are Burton's great travels to Mecca and Medina, in which he launched into daring trips in hide, a testomony to his audacity and cultural interest. These chapters offer an intimate look at his reports inside the coronary heart of Islamic pilgrimage websites, showcasing Burton's potential to navigate numerous cultures and environments. Sir Richard Burton enormous travels, documented in "Wanderings in Three Continents," no longer best offer readers with a detailed account of his adventures however also spotlight his influential role as a trailblazer for future explorers and mapmakers. His journeys contributed notably to the information of distant lands, leaving an indelible mark on the sector of exploration. This posthumous guide stands as a literary testament to Burton insatiable curiosity, courage, and enduring impact on the panorama of tour literature.

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172

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BoD – Books on Demand

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9360461709

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9789360461706

Delphi Collected Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated)

By: Sir Richard Francis Burton

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Delphi Collected Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated)

By: Sir Richard Francis Burton

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12817

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Delphi Classics

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1786560550

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9781786560551

First Footsteps in East Africa

(Richard Francis Burton Classics Collection)

By: Richard Francis Burton

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First Footsteps in East Africa

(Richard Francis Burton Classics Collection)

By: Richard Francis Burton

I doubt not there are many who ignore the fact that in Eastern Africa, scarcely three hundred miles distant from Aden, there is a counterpart of ill-famed Timbuctoo in the Far West. The more adventurous Abyssinian travellers, Salt and Stuart, Krapf and Isenberg, Barker and Rochet,—not to mention divers Roman Catholic Missioners,—attempted Harar, but attempted it in vain. The bigoted ruler and barbarous people threatened death to the Infidel who ventured within their walls; some negro Merlin having, it is said, read Decline and Fall in the first footsteps of the Frank. [1] Of all foreigners the English were, of course, the most hated and dreaded; at Harar slavery still holds its head-quarters, and the old Dragon well knows what to expect from the hand of St. George. Thus the various travellers who appeared in beaver and black coats became persuaded that the city was inaccessible, and Europeans ceased to trouble themselves about Harar.

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286

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Createspace Independent Pub

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150861699X

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9781508616993

The Book of the Sword

A History of Daggers, Sabers, and Scimitars from Ancient Times to the Modern Day

By: Richard Francis Burton

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The Book of the Sword

A History of Daggers, Sabers, and Scimitars from Ancient Times to the Modern Day

By: Richard Francis Burton

“The history of the sword,” the author writes in his introduction, “is the history of humanity.” For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of power, strength, liberty, and courage. In the Middle Ages, the image of a sword was used to signify the word of God. Nearly every culture in history has forged blades from stone or steel to fight in times of battle and protect in times of peace. In this groundbreaking work, Richard Francis Burton, explorer, translator, scholar, and swordsman, draws on a wealth of linguistic, archaeological, and literary sources to trace the millennia-old history of the sword. From its earliest days as a charred, sharpened stick to the height of craftsmanship in the modern era, the sword has been the weapon of choice for warriors of all stripes. In eloquent, captivating prose, Burton describes: • Dirks • Daggers • Knives • Sabers • Cutlasses • The origin of the weapon • The weapons of the age of wood • The Copper Age of weapons • The Iron Age of weapons • The sword in ancient Egypt • The sword in ancient Greece • And more Nearly three hundred line drawings enhance Burton’s richly detailed text. Any reader of history or student of weaponry will find this book a fascinating, highly enjoyable read.

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612

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Simon and Schuster

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1628738472

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9781628738476

A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry by Richard Francis Burton

By: Richard Francis Burton

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A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry by Richard Francis Burton

By: 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. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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1095519670

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Book's by Richard Francis Burton

To the Holy Shrines

To the Holy Shrines

Wanderings in Three Continents

Wanderings in Three Continents

Delphi Collected Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated)

First Footsteps in East Africa

First Footsteps in East Africa

The Book of the Sword

The Book of the Sword

A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry by Richard Francis Burton

A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry by Richard Francis Burton

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