First Footsteps in East Africa: Or, A Exploration of Harrar: v. 1 - Hardcover

Sir Richard Francis Burton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1850771278 ISBN 13: 9781850771272

Publisher: Darf Publishers Ltd, 1986

Synopsis

Sir Richard Francis Burton (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages.

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Book Description:

In this book, published in 1856, the British explorer Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) recounts his journey to Harar, notorious for its slave trade. Burton's visit was believed to be the first by a European, and it resulted in this fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture.

About the Author:

Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Darf Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 1850771278
• ISBN 13: 9781850771272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 209