Richard Francis Burton
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS, was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
First Footsteps in East Africa
Venture into an unexplored world where a daring explorer confronts political machinations and cultural mysteries in his quest to reach a forbidden city.
By Richard Francis Burton
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1
Dressed in disguise, a daring traveler journeys to the heart of Arabia, risking everything to witness the sacred rituals of Islam in the forbidden cities.
By Richard Francis Burton
Vikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry
A legendary king must use his wit and courage to overcome a mischievous vampire and solve the dilemmas presented in each spooky tale.
By Richard Francis Burton
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2
Under a veil of disguise, a daring explorer navigates the mysterious landscapes of Islam's holiest cities, revealing a world of vibrant cultures and hidden traditions.
By Richard Francis Burton
The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Venture into the untamed American West as a curious traveler seeks to understand a burgeoning society amidst political turmoil and dangerous landscapes.
By Richard Francis Burton
Goa and the Blue Mountains; or, Six months of sick leave
Embarking on a journey for health, a traveler escapes military life to explore India, blending humor and keen observations about colonial culture.
By Richard Francis Burton
Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance
A brave king matches wits with a ghostly vampire while navigating adventures filled with curses, love, and magic from ancient India.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 2
Embark on a 19th-century adventure through uncharted lands, where ancient ruins and natural beauty intersect.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration, Vol. 1
** Embark on a thrilling journey to the uncharted heart of 19th-century East Africa, where landscapes teem with vibrant cultures and daring explorers face both wonder and trepidation.
By Richard Francis Burton
To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. II
Embark on a 19th-century journey through colonial Africa, where cultural clashes and the thirst for gold shape the destinies of explorers and indigenous peoples alike.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam
Venture into a time when the stories of a scattered people, nomadic wanderers, and a growing faith interweave through history.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Book of the Sword
Discover how a single weapon shaped civilizations, embodying both destruction and honor across the ages.
By Richard Francis Burton
To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. I
Bound by the lust for gold, two men journey to a dangerous land to seek their fortunes.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Land of Midian (Revisited) — Volume 1
Embark on a thrilling expedition into a mysterious and historically rich region to discover geographical wonders, ancient ruins, and the promise of undiscovered wealth.
By Richard Francis Burton
Zanzibar; city, island, and coast. Vol. 2 (of 2)
Embark on a 19th-century voyage through Zanzibar and coastal East Africa, where fierce winds, vibrant cultures, and untamed landscapes collide.
By Richard Francis Burton
A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry
** Discover a historical method to sword fighting, revealing how soldiers in battle could use their swords with increased precision, technique, and a cunning military strategy.
By Richard Francis Burton
Wanderings in Three Continents
Embark on a thrilling expedition across continents, as a daring traveler journeys into the heart of unexplored territories and sacred lands disguised, facing cultural barriers and personal challenges along the way.
By Richard Francis Burton
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Richard F. Burton
Venture into a world of exotic lands, classic tales, and cultural explorations through the eyes of a Victorian adventurer.
By Richard Francis Burton
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, Volume 1
Embark on an epic 19th-century African expedition filled with encounters with gorillas, local tribes, and the untamed wilderness of the Congo.
By Richard Francis Burton
The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî
Embark on a journey of self-discovery, questioning what it means to be human amidst a world of fleeting moments and inevitable goodbyes.
By Richard Francis Burton