The Life of Sir Richard Burton

Chapter I. 19th March 1821-October 1840

Childhood and Youth

1. Torquay and Elstree.

Sir Richard Burton, the famous traveller, linguist, and anthropologist--"the Arabian Knight"--"the last of the demi-gods"--has been very generally regarded as the most picturesque figure of his time, and one of the most heroic and illustrious men that "this blesse...