BOOKS by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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1	The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator), A S Byatt (Introduction by) An unexpurgated edition of Richard Burton's classic translation of "The Thousand and One Nights." see all copies from $3.85! new only from $5.19! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton, Sir Richard F Burton Eloquent, erudite history of the sword--from prehistory to early Roman Empire. Evolution and development of early swords, variations (sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, etc.), much more. see all copies from $4.86! new only from $7.13! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Arabian Nights more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) This volume reproduces the 1932 Modern Library edition, for which Bennett A. Cerf chose the most famous and representative stories from Sir Richard F. Burton's multi-volume translation, and includes Burton's extensive and acclaimed explanatory notes. see all copies from $3.98! new only from $17.79! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah, Vol. 1 more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Complete with maps and detailed illustrations, Sir Richard Burton's classic 1853 journey to Mecca and Medina is a testament to his impact on travel literature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.31! \| SVS
5	The Perfumed Garden more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton, Captain Sir Richard F Burton (Translator) The Perfumed Garden - for the Repose of the Mind is a classic work of Arab erotica offering a uniquely entertaining collection of tales, frank and sound advice on sexual relations, and a poetic style of great literary merit. This is a book which delights in the humorous possibilities of sexual expression, and treats these in an urbane style ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.42! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah, Vol. 2 more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Complete with maps and detailed illustrations, Sir Richard Burton's classic 1853 journey to Mecca and Medina is a testament to his impact on travel literature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.90!
7	The Arabian Nights: The Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights more books like this by Anonymous, Jack Zipes (Editor), Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) Bawdy and exotic, "Arabian Nights, " feature the wily, seductive Scheherazade, who saves her own life by telling tales of magical transformation, genies and wishes, flying carpets and fantastical journeys, terror and passion to entertain and appease the brutal King Shahryar. First introduced in the West in 1704, the stories of "The Thousand and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| SVS
8	The Lake Regions of Central Africa more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton An engrossing record of explorations of central Africa's lake regions. Acute observations on village life, native character, religion and government. see all copies from $8.80! new only from $14.24! \| first editions \| SVS
9	First Footsteps in East Africa or an Exploration of Harar more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Victorian classic recounts daring 1854 expedition to forbidden city. High adventure; Muslim beliefs, manners, morals; desert life, more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.78! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Sindh & the Races That Inhabit the Valley of the Indus more books like this by Richard Burton see all copies from $19.75! new only from $19.75!
11	The Arabian Nights, Volume II more books like this by Anonymous, Professor Jack Zipes (Editor), Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) An unexpurgated edition of Richard Burton's classic translation of "The Thousand and One Nights." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.32!
12	Tales from the Thousand and One Nights more books like this by Antonio Lopez (Illustrator), Sir Richard Francis Burton (Photographer), Roy Finamore (Designer) see all copies from $8.86! new only from $87.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Wanderings in West Africa more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Great Victorian scholar-adventurer recounts long journey to British diplomatic post at Fernando Po, expeditions to African mainland. Invaluable descriptions of African tribal rituals concerning birth, marriage, death, fetishism, more. 1 illustration, 1 map. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.20! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Vikram and the Vampire: Or, Tales of Hindu Devilry more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) This volume is Volume V of the Memorial Edition of the Works of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton. This translation contains eleven of the best tales surrounding the legend of a huge bat, vampire or evil spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. They are old and thoroughly Hindu legends composed in Sanskrit, and are the germ which culminated in ... see all copies from $15.75! new only from $21.97! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Tales from Arabian Nights more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton, Rh Value Publishing, David Shumaker see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	Goa and the Blue Mountains or Six Months of Sick Leave more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Published in 1851, this is the first book written by the famed Victorian explorer Richard F. Burton. It is an account of his journey through portions of southwest India while he was on sick leave from the British Indian army. Traveling through Bombay to the Portuguese colony of Goa, he went through Calicut and other cities on the Malabar coast, ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $13.15! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana: The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love and Social Conduct more books like this by Mallanaga Vatsyayana, Vatsayana, Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) A work of philosophy, psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, scientific inquiry, and sexology, the Kama Sutra has been an indisputable classic of world literature for more than 1,700 years. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.51! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: The Classic Burton Translation more books like this by Vatsyayana, Sir Richard Francis Burton (Translator) From aphrodisiacs to special touches, from orgasm-delaying techniques to the endless varieties of kisses, "The Kama Sutra" is a wellspring of erotic knowledge and inspiration. Sir Richard Burton's controversial translation, which caused a stir in the Western world, is provided here, in the complete and unexpurgated edition of this world-famous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
19	Tales from the Arabian Nights more books like this by Rh Value Publishing, Sir Richard Francis Burton see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.87! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû el-Yezdi more books like this by Richard Francis Sir Burton see all copies from $7.00! new only from $100.86! \| first editions
21 view cover	Hindu Art of Love more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton The classic companion to the Kama Sutra. Each stanza of this work has a double meaning, after the fashion of the Vedanta, and may be interpreted either mystical or amatory. Contents: discussion on the four orders of women; of the various seats of passion in women; of the different kinds of men and women; description of the general qualities, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton Finally, the menial establishment of the Mosque consists of a Shaykh al-Sakka (chief of the water-carriers), under whom are from forty-five to fifty men who sprinkle the floors, water the garden, and, for a consideration, supply a cupful of brackish liquid to visitors. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $20.29! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	First Footsteps in East Africa more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton By the side of the camels ride my three attendants, the pink of Somali fashion. Their frizzled wigs are radiant with grease; their Tobes are splendidly white, with borders dazzlingly red; their new shields are covered with canvass cloth; and their two spears, poised over the right shoulder, are freshly scraped, oiled, blackened, and polished. They ... see all copies from $11.99! new only from $19.03! \| SVS
24 view cover	The book of the sword more books like this by Sir Richard Burton Eloquent, erudite history of the sword--from prehistory to early Roman Empire. Evolution and development of early swords, variations (sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, etc.), much more. see all copies from $8.50! new only from $23.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Sir Richard Burton's Travels in Arabia and Africa: Four Lectures from a Huntington Library Manuscript more books like this by Sir Richard Francis Burton, John Hayman (Editor) Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) - explorer, linguist, anthropologist - was one of the most fascinating figures of the Victorian era. In 1866, while serving as British consul in Brazil, he presented four lectures on the highlights of his travels in Arabia and Africa. The first two lectures describe the visits Burton made to Medina and Mecca ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $13.68! \| first editions \| SVS

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