Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Richard F. Burton by Burton

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Richard F. Burton by Burton

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By Isabella Wilson Posted on Dec 26, 2025

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Authors: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Published By : Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Book Language: English

Okay, hear me out. I know the title sounds like the driest library catalog ever written. But what I found was the opposite: a front-row seat to one of the 19th century's wildest minds. This 'index' isn't just a list. It's the map of a life lived at full throttle. Burton wasn't just an explorer; he was a spy, a translator of forbidden texts, a man who went undercover on a pilgrimage to Mecca when getting caught meant certain death. This book is the key to unlocking all of that. It shows you where to find his adventures, his scandals, and his genius. Think of it as the ultimate guide to the original Indiana Jones, if Indiana Jones wrote dozens of incredibly detailed books and got into constant trouble with the establishment.

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A PLAIN AND LITERAL TRANSLATION OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENTS. With Introduction Explanatory Notes On The Manners And Customs Of Moslem Men And A Terminal Essay Upon The History Of The Nights VOLUME I. By Richard F. Burton CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME PAGE INTRODUCTION 1 STORY OF KING SHAHRYAR AND HIS BROTHER 2 a. Tale of the Bull and the Ass 16 (Lane, vol. I., 1-16.) 1. TALE OF THE TRADER AND THE JINNI 24 (Chapt. I. Story of the Merchant and the Jinnee: p. 43.) a. The First Shaykh's Story 27 (Story of the First Sheykh and the Gazelle: p. 48.) b. The Second Shaykh's Story 32 (Story of the Second Sheykh and the two Black Hounds: p. 52.) c. The Third Shaykh's Story 36 (Story of the Third Sheykh and the Mule: p. 56.) 2. THE FISHERMAN AND THE JINNI 38 (Chapt. II. Story of the Fisherman: p. 78.) a. Tale of the Wazir and the Sage Duban 45 (Story of King Yoonan and the Sage Dooban: p. 84.) ab. Story of King Sindibad and his Falcon 50 ac. Tale of the Husband and the Parrot 52 (Story of the Husband and the Parrot: p. 89.) ad. Tale of the Prince and the Ogress 54 (Story of the Envious Wezeer and the Prince and the Ghoolah: p. 91.) b. Tale of the Ensorcelled Prince 69 (Story of the Young King of the Black Islands: p. 106.) xxvi3. THE PORTER AND THE THREE LADIES OF BAGHDAD 82 (Chapt. III. Story of the Porter and the Ladies of Baghdad, and of the three Royal Mendicants, etc.: p. 136.) a. The First Kalandar's Tale 104 (Story of the First Royal Mendicant: p. 150.) b. The Second Kalandar's Tale 113 (Story of the Second Royal Mendicant: p. 157.) ba. Tale of the Envier and the Envied 123 (Story of the Envier and the Envied: p. 166.) c. The Third Kalandar's Tale 139 (Story of the Third Royal Mendicant: p. 178.) d. The Eldest Lady's Tale 162 e. Tale of the Portress 173 Conclusion of the Story of the Porter and Three Ladies 184 4. TALE OF THE THREE APPLES 186 (Chapt. IV. Story of the Three Apples, etc.: p. 250.) 5. TALE OF NUR AL-DIN ALI AND HIS SON BADR AL-DIN HASAN 195 (Story of Noor ed-Deen and his Son, and of Shems ed-Deen and his Daughter: p. 253.) 6. THE HUNCHBACK'S TALE 255 (Chapt. V. Story of the Humpback: p. 238.) a. The Nazarene Broker's Story 262 (Story told by the Christian Broker: p. 334.) b. The Reeve's Tale 278 (Story told by the Sultan's Steward: p. 348.) c. Tale of the Jewish Doctor 288 (Story told by the Jewish Physician: p. 359.) d. Tale of the Tailor 300 (Story told by the Tailor: p. 368.) e. The Barber's Tale of Himself 317 (The Barber's Story of Himself: p. 383.) xxvii ea. The Barber's Tale of his First Brother 319 (The Barber's Story of His First Brother: p. 385.) eb. The Barber's Tale of his Second Brother 324 (The Barber's Story of His Second Brother: p. 389.) ec. The Barber's Tale of his Third Brother 328 (The Barber's Story of His Third Brother: p. 392) ed. The Barber's Tale of his Fourth Brother 331 (The Barber's Story of His Fourth Brother: p. 396.) ee. The Barber's Tale of his Fifth Brother 335 (The Barber's Story of His Fifth Brother: p. 400.) ef. The Barber's Tale of his Sixth Brother 343 (The Barber's Story of His Sixth Brother.) The End of the Tailor's Tale 348 THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS...

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Let's clear something up right away: this isn't a novel. It's a detailed catalog of every single work by Sir Richard Francis Burton available through Project Gutenberg. That means it lists his translations, his travelogues, his essays—everything from 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night' (his famous, unexpurgated Arabian Nights) to his account of searching for the source of the Nile.

The Story

There's no traditional plot. Instead, the 'story' is the breathtaking scope of one man's intellectual curiosity. Flipping through the entries, you trace Burton's path across the globe: India, Africa, the Middle East, South America. Each title is a clue. 'Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah' hints at his daring disguise. 'Vikram and the Vampire' points to his love for folklore. The index itself becomes a biography, showing you a life dedicated to crossing borders, both geographical and cultural.

Why You Should Read It

I loved it because it turns a stuffy bibliography into a treasure hunt. You don't read this cover-to-cover. You browse it. You see a title like 'The Kasidah' and look it up, discovering his philosophical poem. You get a sense of just how much he did. It highlights his greatest strength: he didn't just observe other cultures; he tried to truly live them, learning dozens of languages and customs. This index is the toolbox for building your own understanding of this fascinating, controversial figure.

Final Verdict

This is a perfect starting point for anyone curious about real-life adventure, Victorian explorers, or the complex history of cross-cultural encounter. It's for the reader who likes to explore at their own pace, following threads of interest. If you want a direct narrative, pick one of his travel books. But if you want to see the full, incredible range of a Renaissance man in the age of empire, this index is your indispensable guide.

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