Cet auteur fut un explorateur et écrivain prolifique et érudit, réputé pour ses extraordinaires compétences linguistiques et son profond intérêt pour les cultures et le comportement humain. Ses contributions littéraires se caractérisent par des observations méticuleuses et des informations non expurgées, souvent présentées dans de longues notes de bas de page et annexes. Il a examiné de manière critique les politiques coloniales à travers ses œuvres, offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus fascinants sur diverses sociétés et coutumes, enrichissant ainsi le paysage littéraire de sa voix distinctive.
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.