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The Life of Sir Richard Burton is a biography written by Thomas Wright, chronicling the fascinating and adventurous life of the famous explorer, linguist, and writer, Sir Richard Burton. The book follows Burton's life from his childhood in England, through his travels and expeditions... Read Full Overview

The Life of Sir Richard Burton By Thomas Wright Thomas Wright (22 September 1711 - 25 February 1786) was an English astronomer, mathematician, instrument maker, architect and garden designer. He was the first to describe the shape of the Milky Way and to speculate that faint... Read Full Overview

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""The Life of Sir Richard Burton"" by Thomas Wright is a detailed biography of the famous adventurer, explorer, and linguist, Sir Richard Francis Burton. The book covers Burton's entire life, from his childhood in England to his travels and adventures in Africa, Asia, and the... Read Full Overview

The Life of Sir Richard Burton is a biography written by Thomas Wright that explores the fascinating and adventurous life of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 19th century. Sir Richard Burton was a British explorer, diplomat, linguist, and writer who traveled extensively... Read Full Overview

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