The Life of Sir Richard Burton Author:Thomas Wright Sir Richard Burton the famous traveller linguist and anthropologist¿¿the Arabian Knight¿¿¿the last of the demi-gods¿¿has been very generally regarded as the most picturesque figure of his time and one of the most heroic and illustrious men that ¿this blessed plot¿.¿.¿. this England ¿ this mother of heroes every produced.' (Excerpt from ... more »Chapter 1)« less