The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 2 (of 2) By His Wife, Isabel Burton

"The Life of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton, volume 2 (of 2)" by Lady Isabel Burton is a biography that presents the last eighteen years of the renowned explorer Richard F. Burton, as witnessed and documented by his wife. The story opens with Richard's departure for Trieste, where he takes up his final post, and follows Isabel's journey to reunite with him, a voyage rich with stops in famous European cities. Once together, they navigate the complexities of life in Trieste, adapting to local customs and societal expectations while dealing with the challenges of Richard's health and career. Filled with stories of social encounters, interactions with celebrated individuals, and vivid portrayals of their journeys, this volume provides a window into the Burtons' singular partnership and the culturally diverse, yet politically unstable, world they inhabited.