Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance

by Richard Francis Burton, Isabel Burton

Overview

Translated from the original Sanskrit by Richard Francis Burton, these ancient Indian folk tales will entertain modern readers while illuminating the life and customs of classical India.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775418252
Publisher:	The Floating Press
Publication date:	06/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	317 KB

About the Author

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.