Books by Richard Francis Burton

Vikram and Vetal

by Richard Francis Burton

(1 review)

The all-time loved collection of Hindu tales of Adventure; Magic; and Romance. Top popular series of Vikrarm-Betal tales now in English See More

Letters from the Battlefields of Paraguay

by Richard Francis Burton

(4 reviews)

The principal object of these letters is to tell a new tale of modern Paraguay, to place before the public simple, unvarnished sketches and studies of what presented itself to one visiting the seat of a campaign which has... See More

Tales of Vampires & Werewolves: Collection

by John William Polidori

(16 reviews)

Vampires and werewolves have existed alongside humans since antiquity, or at least the tales of them. Reawaken the fear, the dread and the obsession with the creatures of the night with this meticulously edited collection of... See More

First Footsteps in East Africa

by Richard Francis Burton

(18 reviews)

This is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More

The Prairie Traveller, a Hand-book for Overland Expeditions

by Randolph Barnes Marcy

"The Prairie Traveller, a Hand-book for Overland Expeditions" by Randolph Barnes Marcy, Richard Francis Burton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From... See More

The Sentiment of the Sword

by Richard Francis Burton

(2 reviews)

"The Sentiment of the Sword" is a historical book on the art of sword fighting by the British explorer, writer and soldier Sir Francis Burton. He describes the history of the blade from its use by ancient civilizations to... See More

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah (Vol.1-3): An Intriguing Glance into the Heart of Holiest Places of Islam

by Richard Francis Burton

"I have entitled this account of my summer's tour through Al-Hijaz, a Personal Narrative, and I have laboured to make its nature correspond with its name, simply because "it is the personal that interests mankind." Many may... See More

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition): The Greatest Tales of Vampires & Werewolves

by John William Polidori

(16 reviews)

Vampires and werewolves have existed alongside humans since antiquity, or at least the tales of them. Reawaken the fear, the dread and the obsession with the creatures of the night with this meticulously edited collection of... See More

The Book of the Sword: A History of Daggers, Sabers, and Scimitars from Ancient Times to the Modern Day

by Richard Francis Burton

(160 reviews)

"The history of the sword," the author writes in his introduction, "is the history of humanity." For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of power, strength, liberty, and courage. In the Middle Ages, the image of a sword... See More

THE ONE HUNDRED AND ONE ARABIAN NIGHTS

by Richard Francis Burton

Oriental Publishing presents to those in appreciation of Arabian or Middle Eastern and Asian cultural heritage, the original translation of the world renowned stories of the 1001 Nights. These stories are the epitome of the... See More

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, vol 1

by Richard Francis Burton

(3 reviews)

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (1885), subtitled A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments, is an English language translation of One Thousand and One Nights (the "Arabian Nights") - a... See More

Goa, and the Blue Mountains: Or, Six Months of Sick Leave

by Richard Francis Burton

(6 reviews)

This classic includes the following chapters: I. The Voyage II. New Goa III. Old Goa As It Was IV. Old Goa As It Is V. Return to Panjim VI. The Population of Panjim VII. Seroda VIII. Education, Professions, and Oriental... See More

One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics) (Series Six Book 12)

by Richard Francis Burton

(80 reviews)

The exotic tales of the Arabian Nights have charmed and delighted readers across the world for almost a millennia. The collection features hundreds of magical Middle Eastern and Indian stories, including the famous first... See More

Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure Magic and Romance

by Richard Francis Burton

(6 reviews)

This truncated collection of 11 stories are put into the mouth of a Baital, which is a non-Western vampire spirit who inhabits the body of a dead person. Neither the story nor the framework are primarily horror; the... See More

Talia, the Sleeping Beauty: A European Fairytale

by Charles Perrault

(18 reviews)

"The Princess Talia shall pierce her hand with a spindle and die of the wound." Drawing on the versions by Perrault and Basile, this new retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairytale tells the story of Talia, a... See More

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 1

by Richard Francis Burton

(14 reviews)

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. See More

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2

by Richard Francis Burton

(7 reviews)

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. See More

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

by Richard Francis Burton

(197 reviews)

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. See More

THE ABYSS CHRONICLES: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF CLEO THE OCTOPUS

by Richard Francis Burton

This book tells the story of Cleo, a small deep sea octopus, and his friends - a giant squid, a toothed whale, and a jellyfish. The characters are all taken from existing if elusive earth creatures - inhabitants of the deep... See More

To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. I A Personal Narrative

by Verney Lovett Cameron

(1 review)

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. See More

The Priapeia

by L. C. Smithers

(4 reviews)

The Priapeia is a collection of ninety-five poems about the phallic god Priapus. It was compiled from literary works and inscriptions on images of the god by an unknown editor, who composed the introductory epigram. In the... See More

Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance (Illustrated): Classic Edition

by Richard Francis Burton

(118 reviews)

The Baital-Pachisi, or Twenty-five Tales of a Baital is the history of a huge Bat, Vampire, or Evil Spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. It is an old, and thoroughly Hindu, Legend composed in Sanskrit, and is the... See More

The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El Yezdi: with illustration

by Richard Francis Burton

(13 reviews)

This was written by Sir Richard Burton under the pseudonym of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî after his return from Mecca in 1854. Observant readers will note that the Kasîdah contains many references to 19th Century scientific and... See More

Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance (Illustrated): Classic Edition

by Richard Francis Burton

(112 reviews)

The Baital-Pachisi, or Twenty-five Tales of a Baital is the history of a huge Bat, Vampire, or Evil Spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. It is an old, and thoroughly Hindu, Legend composed in Sanskrit, and is the... See More

Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance (Illustrated): Classic Publication

by Richard Francis Burton

(118 reviews)

The Baital-Pachisi, or Twenty-five Tales of a Baital is the history of a huge Bat, Vampire, or Evil Spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. It is an old, and thoroughly Hindu, Legend composed in Sanskrit, and is the... See More

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night. VOLUME I: 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated

by Richard Francis Burton

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME I Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON Limited to one thousand numbered sets 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night... See More

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME III: 1885 "Burton Club" edition, illustrated

by Richard Francis Burton

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME III Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON Limited to one thousand numbered sets 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night... See More

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night. VOLUME II: 1885 "Burton Club" edition, illustrated

by Richard Francis Burton

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME II Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON Limited to one thousand numbered sets 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night... See More

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME IV: 1885 "Burton Club" edition, illustrated

by Richard Francis Burton

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME IV Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON Limited to one thousand numbered sets 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night... See More

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME V: 1885 "Burton Club" edition, illustrated

by Richard Francis Burton

THE BOOK OF THE Thousand Nights and a Night VOLUME V Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON Limited to one thousand numbered sets 1885 (London "Burton Club" edition), illustrated The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night... See More