Sir Richard F Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, soldier, linguist, ethnologist, and writer. He is best known for his travels and explorations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as his translations of major works, including One Thousand and One Nights (commonly known as The Arabian Nights) and The Kama Sutra.

Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, soldier, linguist, ethnologist, and writer. He is best known for his travels and explorations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as his translations of major works, including One Thousand and One Nights (commonly known as The Arabian Nights) and The Kama Sutra. See less