“richard francis burton”

"Biomedical Calculations: Principles and Practice" is an accessible, student-friendly introduction to calculating, applying formulae and solving quantitative problems within these subjects. This book targets a problem area for many students and aims to give them the confidence which they are so ofte... More

An engrossing record of explorations of central Africa's lake regions. Acute observations on village life, native character, religion and government.... More

A fascinating chronicle of Burton's 1877 expedition to locate gold and other valuable metals in the Arabian peninsula.... More

Six enchanting tales, told by an Arabian princess to delay her execution, teem with giants, magnificent palaces, and beautiful princesses. Includes "Sindbad the Seaman and Sindbad the Landsman;" "Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp;" "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves;" "The Fisherman and the Jinni;" "Judar... More

This textbook is both an introduction to quantitative biology and a guide for the number-shy. Richard Burton fosters a sense of the fundamental importance and usefulness of mathematical principles in biology, with a fascinating range of examples. The book is geared toward the nonmathematician, and c... More

Eloquent, exceptionally erudite history of the "Queen of Weapons." Traces sword's origin--from prehistory to its full growth during early Roman Empire. Discusses earliest weapons of stone, bone, horn and wood as well as variations: sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar and more. Enhanced by nearly 30... More

Published in 1851, this book was the first written by the famed Victorian explorer Richard Burton. It is an account of his journey through portions of southwest India while he was on sick leave from the British Indian Army.Published in 1851, this is the first book written by the famed Victorian expl... More