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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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by Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator), Vatsyayana
The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor
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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
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
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,: Volume 1 - in large print
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Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo,: Volume 1 - in large print
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Zanzibar: City, Island, and Coast
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Zanzibar: City, Island, and Coast
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Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance
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Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance
by Richard Francis Burton, Isabel Burton
Goa And the Blue Mountains; Or, Six Months of Sick Leave: in large print
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Goa And the Blue Mountains; Or, Six Months of Sick Leave: in large print
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The Arabian Nights, Volume II: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights
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The Arabian Nights, Volume II: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator), Jack Zipes (Adapted by), John Barth (Introduction)
Selected Papers on Anthropology, Travel, and Exploration
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Selected Papers on Anthropology, Travel, and Exploration
by Richard Francis Burton
Tales from the Arabian Nights
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Tales from the Arabian Nights
by Richard Francis Burton (Translator)
First Footsteps in East Africa: Or an Experience of Harar: Vol 2
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First Footsteps in East Africa: Or an Experience of Harar: Vol 2
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Title: The Arabian Nights (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions), Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: One Thousand and One Nights: Complete tales of 1001 Arabian Nights in One volume. Illustrated, Author: Anonymous
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Title: Arabian Nights, in 16 Volumes: Vol. I, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Entdeck mich! II: Weltberühmte Expeditionen: Burton - Darwin - Kessler - Nansen (Abridged)
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Title: Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: The King of the Amazons, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po: By a F.R.G.S., 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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Title: The City of the Saints, and across the Rocky Mountains to California, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: To The Gold Coast for Gold; A Personal Narrative, In Two Volumes: Volume 1 - in large print, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Os Lusíadas: The Lusiads: Edição bilíngue português-inglês anotada, Author: Luís Vaz de Camões
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Title: Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo,: Volume 1 - in large print, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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Title: Zanzibar: City, Island, and Coast, 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: The Arabian Nights, Volume II: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights, Author: Richard Francis Burton
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