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From the Sierras to the Pampas

Richard Burton's Travels in the Americas, 1860-69

F.J. McLynn (Autor)

Druckwerk
262 Seiten
1991
Ebury Press
978-0-7126-3789-3 (ISBN)
CHF 31,20 inkl. MwSt
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In 1860 Richard Burton travelled America investigating slavery, Mormonism, the position of women and Red Indians. He was posted as Consul to Brazil in 1865. He travelled in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Peru. This book deals with Burton's experiences in the Americas.
In 1860 Richard Burton was at a crossroads in his life. Most of his great feats had been accomplished and the foundations of his fame as Arabist and African explorer were laid. Uncertain whether or not to marry and upset by his rift with his former companion, Speke, Burton decided to tour America. For nine months he travelled through every state of the Union and Lower Canada, investigating slavery, Mormonism, the position of women and red Indians etc. He returned to Britain and married, but in 1865 was posted as Consul to Brazil. For the next four years Burton travelled in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Peru, recording his impressions and meeting notable figures. This book deals with Burton's years in America and it throws new light on Burton's character.
Erscheint lt. Verlag 4.7.1991
Zusatzinfo 8pp b&w illustrations
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Gewicht 560 g
Themenwelt Literatur Essays / Feuilleton
Reisen Reiseberichte Nord- / Mittelamerika
ISBN-10 0-7126-3789-3 / 0712637893
ISBN-13 978-0-7126-3789-3 / 9780712637893
Zustand Neuware
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