Richard Francis Burton
Список книг автора Richard Francis BurtonPersonal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah
"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 not follow my example." Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccahis the first detailed and informative account of hajj pilgrimage from the eyes of a western explorer and ethnographer. Spread over 3 volumes it is a well-documented journey to Mecca in disguise and provides a thorough insight into the lives and customs of the Arab world. CONTENTS Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah (In 3 Vols.) Biography and Further Readings: Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life (Vol.1&2) Arabian Society in the Middle Ages Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia
1001 Nights
"In tide of yore and in time long gone before, there was a King of the Kings of the Banu Sásán in the Islands of India and China, a Lord of armies and guards and servants and dependents . . . So he succeeded to the empire; when he ruled the land and forded it over his lieges with justice so exemplary that he was beloved by all the peoples of his capital and of his kingdom." The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night is a collection of Middle Eastern, West Asian and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in English as the Arabian Nights.The stories proceed from an original tale of ruler Shahryār and his wife Scheherazade where some stories are framed within other stories, while others begin and end of their own accord. This edition contains more than 1001 tales of romance, erotica, supernatural and adventure along with copious notes transport you into the land of magic and nostalgia.
Kama Sutra
"Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha. Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands." Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vātsyāyana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse.Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not exclusively a sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights (commonly called The Arabian Nights in English); the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. TABLE OF CONTENTS Book Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Biography Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life (Vol.1&2)
The Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights is a collection of Middle Eastern, West Asian and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in English as the The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night. The stories proceed from an original tale of ruler Shahryār and his wife Scheherazade where some stories are framed within other stories, while others begin and end of their own accord. This edition contains the most beloved and most well known tales such as Sindbad the Sailor and his Seven Voyages, Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, The Fisherman and the Jinni and many more which will transport you into the land of magic and nostalgia. Collection: The Story Of King Shahryar And His Brother The Tale Of The Bull And The Ass The Fisherman And The Jinni The Tale Of The Ensorceled Prince The Porter And The Three Ladies Of Baghdad The First Kalandar's Tale The Second Kalandar's Tale The Third Kalandar's Tale The Eldest Lady's Tale The Tale Of The Three Apples Tale Of Nur Al-Din Ali And His Son Badr Al-Din Hasan The City Of Many-Columned Iram And Abdullah Son Of Abi Kilabah The Sweep And The Noble Lady The Man Who Stole The Dish Of Gold Wherein The Dog Ate The Ruined Man Who Became Rich Again Through A Dream The Ebony Horse The Angel Of Death With The Proud And The Devout Man Sindbad The Seaman And Sindbad The Landsman First Voyage Of Sindbad Hight The Seaman The Second Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Third Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Fourth Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Fifth Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Sixth Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Seventh Voyage Of Sindbad The Seaman The Lady And Her Five Suitors Khalifah The Fisherman Of Baghdad Abu Kir The Dyer And Abu Sir The Barber The Sleeper And The Waker Story Of The Larrikin And The Cook Aladdin; Or, The Wonderful Lamp Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves
The Complete Works
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights; the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. Musaicum Books present his greatest works as an author, translator and explorer. His works and the works about his life act as the true legacy of his untamed travel spirit and eternal curiosity. Content Translations: Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Book of Thousand Nights and A Night (Complete Edition) The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui Ananga Ranga Vikram and the Vampire Travel Writings: First Footsteps in East Africa Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah To the Gold Coast for Gold Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Unexplored Syria Historical Research: A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry The Sentiment of the Sword: A Country-House Dialogue Poetry: The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî The Gulistan of Sa'di Priapeia Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus Poem to His Wife Alma Minha Gentil, Que Te Partiste Em Quanto Quiz Fortuna Que Tivesse Eu Cantarei De Amor Tao Docemente No Mundo Poucos Annos, E Cansados Que Levas, Cruel Morte? Hum Claro Dia Ah! Minha Dinamene! Assim Deixaste Biography and Further Readings: Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by J. H. Speke What Led to the Discovery of the Nile by J. H. Speke Arabian Society in the Middle Ages Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia
One Thousand and One Nights (Complete Annotated Edition)
"In tide of yore and in time long gone before, there was a King of the Kings of the Banu Sásán in the Islands of India and China, a Lord of armies and guards and servants and dependents . . . So he succeeded to the empire; when he ruled the land and forded it over his lieges with justice so exemplary that he was beloved by all the peoples of his capital and of his kingdom." The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night is a collection of Middle Eastern, West Asian and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in English as the Arabian Nights.The stories proceed from an original tale of ruler Shahryār and his wife Scheherazade where some stories are framed within other stories, while others begin and end of their own accord. This edition contains more than 1001 tales of romance, erotica, supernatural and adventure along with copious notes transport you into the land of magic and nostalgia.
Kama Sutra (Illustrated Edition)
"Man should study the Kama Sutra and the arts and sciences subordinate thereto, in addition to the study of the arts and sciences contained in Dharma and Artha. Even young maids should study this Kama Sutra along with its arts and sciences before marriage, and after it they should continue to do so with the consent of their husbands." Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vātsyāyana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse.Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not exclusively a sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights (commonly called The Arabian Nights in English); the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. TABLE OF CONTENTS Book Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Biography Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life (Vol.1&2)
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah (Vol.1-3)
"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 not follow my example." Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccahis the first detailed and informative account of hajj pilgrimage from the eyes of a western explorer and ethnographer. Spread over 3 volumes it is a well-documented journey to Mecca in disguise and provides a thorough insight into the lives and customs of the Arab world. CONTENTS Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah (In 3 Vols.) Biography and Further Readings: Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life (Vol.1&2) Arabian Society in the Middle Ages Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia
Kama Sutra - Annotated (The original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton)
This carefully crafted ebook: «Kama Sutra – Annotated (The original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton)» is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This is the unabridged original english translation (with all the comments and annotations) made by Sir Richard Francis Burton and first published in 1883. The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Hindu text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vatsyayana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse. It is largely in prose, with many inserted poetry verses. «Kama» which is one of the three goals of Hindu life, means sensual or sexual pleasure, and «sutra» literally means a thread or line that holds things together, and more metaphorically refers to an aphorism (or line, rule, formula), or a collection of such aphorisms in the form of a manual. Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life. Content Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra has 1250 verses, distributed in 36 chapters, which are further organized into 7 parts. According to the Burton translation, the contents of the book are structured into 7 parts like the following: 1. General remarks Chapters on contents of the book, three aims and priorities of life, the acquisition of knowledge, conduct of the well-bred townsman, reflections on intermediaries who assist the lover in his enterprises (5 chapters). 2.
Kama Sutra (The annotated original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton)
This carefully crafted ebook: «Kama Sutra – Annotated (The original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton)» is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This is the unabridged original english translation (with all the comments and annotations) made by Sir Richard Francis Burton and first published in 1883. The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Hindu text widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behavior in Sanskrit literature written by Vatsyayana. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse. It is largely in prose, with many inserted poetry verses. «Kama» which is one of the three goals of Hindu life, means sensual or sexual pleasure, and «sutra» literally means a thread or line that holds things together, and more metaphorically refers to an aphorism (or line, rule, formula), or a collection of such aphorisms in the form of a manual. Contrary to popular perception, especially in the western world, Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life. Content Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra has 1250 verses, distributed in 36 chapters, which are further organized into 7 parts. According to the Burton translation, the contents of the book are structured into 7 parts like the following: 1. General remarks Chapters on contents of the book, three aims and priorities of life, the acquisition of knowledge, conduct of the well-bred townsman, reflections on intermediaries who assist the lover in his enterprises (5 chapters). 2.