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Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an English explorer, author, translator, linguist, and orientalist. Though he published over forty books and countless articles during his life, only two were original works. He is best known for his translations, in particular his translations of One Thousand and One Nights and The Kama Sutra.

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The Arabian Nights (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
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The Arabian Nights (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
The Arabian Nights, Volume I: The Marvels and Wonders of The Thousand and One Nights
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The Arabian Nights, Volume I: The Marvels and Wonders of The Thousand and One Nights
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator), Jack Zipes (Adapted by), Daniel Beaumont (Introduction)
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo - II
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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo - II
by The Perfect Library (Editor), Richard Francis Burton
Tales from the Arabian Nights
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Tales from the Arabian Nights
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
The Land of Midian; Revisited, in Two Volumes: Volume 2 - in large print
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The Land of Midian; Revisited, in Two Volumes: Volume 2 - in large print
by Richard Francis Burton
Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah - II
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Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Meccah - II
by Richard Francis Burton, The Perfect Library (Editor)
Vikram and the Vampire: in large print
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Vikram and the Vampire: in large print
by Isabel Burton, Richard Francis Burton
The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration
by Richard Francis Burton
Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains: An Exploration
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Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains: An Exploration
by Richard Francis Burton
The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana: The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love and Social Conduct
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana: The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love and Social Conduct
by Vatsayana, Santha Rama Rau (Foreword by), John W. Spellman (Introduction), Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po: By a F.R.G.S.
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Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po: By a F.R.G.S.
by Richard Francis Burton
OS Lusiadas
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OS Lusiadas
by Richard Francis Burton
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah: Volume 2 - in large print
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Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah: Volume 2 - in large print
by Richard Francis Burton
To The Gold Coast for Gold; A Personal Narrative, In Two Volumes: Volume 1 - in large print
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To The Gold Coast for Gold; A Personal Narrative, In Two Volumes: Volume 1 - in large print
by Richard Francis Burton
Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo
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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo
by Richard Francis Burton

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Title: A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: A Mission to Gelele: And the Amazon Warriors of Dahomey, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains: An Exploration, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Arabian Nights, in 16 Volumes: Vol. I, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Camoens, Volume 2: His Life and His Lusiads - A Commentary (1881), Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Die Goldminen von Midian: Reisen und Forschungen im Biblischen Land, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Die Goldminen von Midian: Reisen und Forschungen im Biblischen Land 1877, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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by Richard Francis Burton, Uwe Pfullmann (Adapted by)
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Entdeck mich! II: Weltberühmte Expeditionen: Burton - Darwin - Kessler - Nansen (Abridged)
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Title: Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil; With a Full Account of the Gold and Diamond Mines - Also, Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River Sao, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: First Footsteps in East Africa, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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First Footsteps in East Africa
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Title: First Footsteps in East Africa: Or an Experience of Harar: Vol 2, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: First Footsteps in East Africa: Or an Exploration of Harar: Vol 1, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Goa and the Blue Mountains; or, Six months of sick leave, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Goa And the Blue Mountains; Or, Six Months of Sick Leave: in large print, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: John Greenleaf Whittier (Barnes & Noble Digital Library), Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: The Kama Sutra [Illustrated], Author: Vatsyayana
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The Kama Sutra [Illustrated]
by Vatsyayana, Charles River Editors (Editor), Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
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Title: King Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, & Romance, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Le livre noir des Mille et une nuits, Author: Jean-Marie Blas de Roblès
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by Jean-Marie Blas de Roblès, Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Letters from the battle-fields of Paraguay, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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