Paths without glory : Richard Francis Burton in Africa
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Published
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, ©2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 303 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Status
King City Branch - Adult Biography
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Published
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, ©2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
This volume presents the African journeys of English geographer, explorer, and diplomat Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890). Burton was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures and his translations of the Kama Sutra and Arabian Nights. The author provides a portrait of Burton through examination of his journals and other biographers' analysis. He pinpoints the thematic mainstays of his career as a diplomat and explorer, namely his strong advocacy of aggressive imperial policies and his belief that race explained crucial human differences.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Newman, J. L. (2010). Paths without glory: Richard Francis Burton in Africa . Potomac Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Newman, James L. 2010. Paths Without Glory: Richard Francis Burton in Africa. Potomac Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Newman, James L. Paths Without Glory: Richard Francis Burton in Africa Potomac Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Newman, James L. Paths Without Glory: Richard Francis Burton in Africa Potomac Books, 2010.
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