Questo autore è stato un esploratore e scrittore prolifico ed erudito, rinomato per le sue straordinarie abilità linguistiche e il profondo interesse per le culture e il comportamento umano. I suoi contributi letterari sono caratterizzati da osservazioni meticolose e informazioni non censurate, spesso presentate in ampie note a piè di pagina e appendici. Ha esaminato criticamente le politiche coloniali attraverso le sue opere, offrendo ai lettori affascinanti spunti su diverse società e costumi, arricchendo il panorama letterario con la sua voce distintiva.
In 1863, legendary explorer Richard Francis Burton traveled to the west coast of Africa in search of gold. This thrilling personal narrative of his adventures is a testament to his courage, determination, and pioneering spirit. From encounters with hostile tribes to near-death experiences in the jungle, Burton's account of his journey is a classic of travel writing.
Sir Richard Francis Burton recounts his adventures in West Africa, specifically his quest to discover the source of the Niger river and his experiences gold mining in the Ashanti kingdom. This is a thrilling account of exploration, adventure, and discovery.
Includes tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: a thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.