Burton, Richard Francis Sir 1821-1890
Overview
| Works: | 2,144 works in 5,955 publications in 13 languages and 81,142 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Biographies Folklore Fairy tales Criticism, interpretation, etc History Illustrated works Erotic fiction Fantasy fiction Poetry |
| Subject Headings: | Scholars |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Editor, Other, win, wst, Speaker, Composer, Illustrator, Printer, Creator, Annotator, Bibliographic antecedent, Honoree, Adapter, Dedicatee, Performer, Owner, Recipient, Commentator, Photographer, Publisher, edc |
| Classifications: | G246.B8, B |
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Most widely held works about
Richard Francis Burton
- The bookman's promise : a Cliff Janeway novel by John Dunning( Book )
- Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton : the secret agent who made the pilgrimage to Mecca, discovered the Kama Sutra, and brought the Arabian nights to the West by Edward Rice( Book )
- The sad story of Burton, Speke, and the Nile ; or, was John Hanning Speke a cad? : looking at the evidence by W. B Carnochan( )
- The devil drives : a life of Sir Richard Burton by Fawn McKay Brodie( Book )
- The highly civilized man : Richard Burton and the Victorian world by Dane Keith Kennedy( )
- Paths without glory : Richard Francis Burton in Africa by James L Newman( )
- Personal narrative of a pilgrimage to al-Madinah & Meccah by Richard Francis Burton( Book )
- Burton; a biography of Sir Richard Francis Burton by Byron Farwell( Book )
- A rage to live : a biography of Richard and Isabel Burton by Mary S Lovell( Book )
- Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po by Richard Francis Burton( )
- The collector of worlds by Ilija Trojanow( Book )
- The bookman's promise by John Dunning( Recording )
- The great explorers by Piers Pennington( Book )
- The strange affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder( Book )
- The lake regions of Central Africa : a picture of exploration by Richard Francis Burton( Book )
- Sir Richard Burton : a biography by Michael Hastings( Book )
- Dreamers of empire by Achmed Abdullah( Book )
- The curious case of the clockwork man by Mark Hodder( Book )
- Richard F. Burton by Glenn S Burne( Book )
- Expedition to the Mountains of the Moon by Mark Hodder( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Richard Francis Burton
The Arabian nights by
Gladys Davidson(
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39 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Shahryar marries, loves, then kills a young woman each night - until he encounters Scheherezade. For one thousand and one nights, he delays her murder as he eagerly awaits her next tale of love, lust, hilarity, or sorrow. Shahrazade saves herself from execution by distracting King Shahriyar with stories
39 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Shahryar marries, loves, then kills a young woman each night - until he encounters Scheherezade. For one thousand and one nights, he delays her murder as he eagerly awaits her next tale of love, lust, hilarity, or sorrow. Shahrazade saves herself from execution by distracting King Shahriyar with stories
The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû el-Yezdî by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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126 editions published between 1880 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In adapting the style, techniques and ideas of the classical Sufi masters, Burton produced a sort of "spiritual autobiography" in The Kasîdah that also provides a bridge for Westerners to better understand and accept essential Sufi concepts
126 editions published between 1880 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In adapting the style, techniques and ideas of the classical Sufi masters, Burton produced a sort of "spiritual autobiography" in The Kasîdah that also provides a bridge for Westerners to better understand and accept essential Sufi concepts
The City of the Saints, and across the Rocky Mountains to California by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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90 editions published between 1861 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author went overland to California in 1860, stopping en route in Salt Lake City
90 editions published between 1861 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author went overland to California in 1860, stopping en route in Salt Lake City
The Arabian nights' entertainments : or, The book of a thousand nights and a night by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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18 editions published between 1927 and 1997 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of the most famous and representative of these tales from the plain and literal translations by Richard F. Burton; the stories have been chosen and arranged by Bennett A. Cerf and are printed complete and unabridged with many of Burton's notes; introductory essay by Ben Ray Redman
18 editions published between 1927 and 1997 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of the most famous and representative of these tales from the plain and literal translations by Richard F. Burton; the stories have been chosen and arranged by Bennett A. Cerf and are printed complete and unabridged with many of Burton's notes; introductory essay by Ben Ray Redman
Vikram and the vampire : the classic Hindu tales of adventure, magic, and romance by
Richard Francis Burton(
)
11 editions published between 1870 and 2012 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You may think that the vampire story is a genre that has its roots in nineteenth-century Europe, but in truth, virtually every culture has its own version of undead creatures who feed upon the living. This fascinating collection presents several vampire stories from the South Asian subcontinent that blend supernatural elements with Hindu mysticism and mythology
11 editions published between 1870 and 2012 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You may think that the vampire story is a genre that has its roots in nineteenth-century Europe, but in truth, virtually every culture has its own version of undead creatures who feed upon the living. This fascinating collection presents several vampire stories from the South Asian subcontinent that blend supernatural elements with Hindu mysticism and mythology
The perfumed garden by
ʻUmar ibn Muḥammad Nafzāwī(
)
20 editions published between 1886 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arabisk seksualhåndbog skrevet i første halvdel af 1500-tallet, der beskriver (al) viden om det erotiske liv
20 editions published between 1886 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arabisk seksualhåndbog skrevet i første halvdel af 1500-tallet, der beskriver (al) viden om det erotiske liv
Kamasutra by
Vātsyāyana(
Book
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114 editions published between 1883 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This famous classical Hindu manuel of physical love is one of the high points in all erotic literature. It is frank and explicit in its descriptions, and is beautifully peotic in its manner of expression. For long a forbidden work, it is undoubtedly a classic of world literature
114 editions published between 1883 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,039 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This famous classical Hindu manuel of physical love is one of the high points in all erotic literature. It is frank and explicit in its descriptions, and is beautifully peotic in its manner of expression. For long a forbidden work, it is undoubtedly a classic of world literature
The Nile basin by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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19 editions published between 1864 and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1864 and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Personal narrative of a pilgrimage to al-Madinah & Meccah by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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118 editions published between 1855 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Burton's account of traveling to Mecca in disguise in 1853. The trip was extremely dangerous, and several times he was close to being discovered; he had to learn a great deal of particular social customs, Islamic ritual, and etiquette
118 editions published between 1855 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Burton's account of traveling to Mecca in disguise in 1853. The trip was extremely dangerous, and several times he was close to being discovered; he had to learn a great deal of particular social customs, Islamic ritual, and etiquette
The Arabian nights : tales from a Thousand and one nights by
Marc Chagall(
Book
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23 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bennett Cerf selected the tales in this edition in 1932 for the Modern Library as the "most famous and representative" from the multivolume translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton
23 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bennett Cerf selected the tales in this edition in 1932 for the Modern Library as the "most famous and representative" from the multivolume translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton
First footsteps in East Africa by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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37 editions published between 1910 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, first published in 1856, Burton recounts his travels to Harar, a city in East Africa notorious for its slave trade activity. His plan was a challenging one, as it was believed that no European had been there before; upon arrival he claimed to be an agent of the British government and presented himself to the ruler of Harar. Burton was allowed to spend ten days there, and his account give a fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture
37 editions published between 1910 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, first published in 1856, Burton recounts his travels to Harar, a city in East Africa notorious for its slave trade activity. His plan was a challenging one, as it was believed that no European had been there before; upon arrival he claimed to be an agent of the British government and presented himself to the ruler of Harar. Burton was allowed to spend ten days there, and his account give a fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture
The lake regions of Central Africa : from Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika by
Richard Francis Burton(
)
8 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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The book of the thousand nights and a night : a plain and literal translation of The Arabian nights entertainments by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
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80 editions published between 19 and 2010 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sheherezade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, tells her husband a different story every night to keep the king from killing her
80 editions published between 19 and 2010 in English and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sheherezade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, tells her husband a different story every night to keep the king from killing her
The book of the sword : a history of daggers, sabers, and scimitars from ancient times to the modern day by
Richard Francis Burton(
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3 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The history of the sword," the author writes in his introduction, "is the history of humanity." For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of power, strength, liberty, and courage. In the Middle Ages, the image of a sword was used to signify the word of God. Nearly every culture in history has forged blades from stone or steel to fight in times of battle and protect in times of peace. In this groundbreaking work, Richard Francis Burton, explorer, translator, scholar, and swordsman, draws on a wealth of linguistic, archaeological, and literary sources to trace the millennia-old history of the sword. From its earliest days as a charred, sharpened stick to the height of craftsmanship in the modern era, the sword has been the weapon of choice for warriors of all stripes
3 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The history of the sword," the author writes in his introduction, "is the history of humanity." For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of power, strength, liberty, and courage. In the Middle Ages, the image of a sword was used to signify the word of God. Nearly every culture in history has forged blades from stone or steel to fight in times of battle and protect in times of peace. In this groundbreaking work, Richard Francis Burton, explorer, translator, scholar, and swordsman, draws on a wealth of linguistic, archaeological, and literary sources to trace the millennia-old history of the sword. From its earliest days as a charred, sharpened stick to the height of craftsmanship in the modern era, the sword has been the weapon of choice for warriors of all stripes
Goa, and the blue mountains, or, Six months of sick leave by
Richard Francis Burton(
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20 editions published between 1851 and 2004 in English and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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20 editions published between 1851 and 2004 in English and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Giambattista Basile's The tale of tales, or, Entertainment for little ones by
Giambattista Basile(
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31 editions published between 1893 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of a cursed princess who would win back her betrothed
31 editions published between 1893 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of a cursed princess who would win back her betrothed
First footsteps in East Africa, or, An exploration of Harar by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
)
67 editions published between 1856 and 2018 in English and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890), the famous Victorian explorer, began his career in the Indian army in 1842. While in India he developed his linguistic talent, mastering more than forty different languages and dialects. He turned to writing books in the 1850s and, over the remaining forty years of his life, published dozens of works and more than one hundred articles. In this book, first published in 1856, Burton recounts his travels to Harar, a city in East Africa notorious for its slave trade activity. His plan was a challenging one, as it was believed that no European had been there before; upon arrival he claimed to be an agent of the British government and presented himself to the ruler of Harar. Burton was allowed to spend ten days there, and his account give a fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture
67 editions published between 1856 and 2018 in English and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890), the famous Victorian explorer, began his career in the Indian army in 1842. While in India he developed his linguistic talent, mastering more than forty different languages and dialects. He turned to writing books in the 1850s and, over the remaining forty years of his life, published dozens of works and more than one hundred articles. In this book, first published in 1856, Burton recounts his travels to Harar, a city in East Africa notorious for its slave trade activity. His plan was a challenging one, as it was believed that no European had been there before; upon arrival he claimed to be an agent of the British government and presented himself to the ruler of Harar. Burton was allowed to spend ten days there, and his account give a fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture
Zanzibar; city, island, and coast by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
)
36 editions published between 1872 and 2015 in English and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1872, this two-volume memoir by explorer, ethnographer and diplomat Sir Richard Burton (1821-90) was written while Burton and John Hanning Speke were making preparations for their expedition to solve one of the major geographical mysteries of the nineteenth century - the location of the source of the Nile. The pair arrived in Zanzibar in December 1856, and Burton made detailed notes on his surroundings which were developed into Volume 1, which focuses on 'The City and the Island', including Burton's journey preparations and arrival. He discusses the significance of the 'Nile question' as well as recording geographical, botanical, meteorological and ethnographic observations. The manuscript on which the book is based, entrusted to an East India Company official for dispatch to the Royal Geographical Society, was initially misplaced, thus delaying publication by twelve years, but enabling Burton to add a chapter on Speke's achievement and untimely death
36 editions published between 1872 and 2015 in English and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1872, this two-volume memoir by explorer, ethnographer and diplomat Sir Richard Burton (1821-90) was written while Burton and John Hanning Speke were making preparations for their expedition to solve one of the major geographical mysteries of the nineteenth century - the location of the source of the Nile. The pair arrived in Zanzibar in December 1856, and Burton made detailed notes on his surroundings which were developed into Volume 1, which focuses on 'The City and the Island', including Burton's journey preparations and arrival. He discusses the significance of the 'Nile question' as well as recording geographical, botanical, meteorological and ethnographic observations. The manuscript on which the book is based, entrusted to an East India Company official for dispatch to the Royal Geographical Society, was initially misplaced, thus delaying publication by twelve years, but enabling Burton to add a chapter on Speke's achievement and untimely death
The book of the sword by
Richard Francis Burton(
Book
)
39 editions published between 1883 and 2012 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book traces the origin of the sword from prehistory to its full growth during the early Roman Empire. The author discusses the earliest weapons of stone, bone, horn and wood as well as variations. The swords covered include the sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, foil, and rapier as well as a host of other arms, including dirks, daggers, throwing knives, flails, and more. The text is enhanced by nearly 300 line drawings
39 editions published between 1883 and 2012 in English and held by 600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book traces the origin of the sword from prehistory to its full growth during the early Roman Empire. The author discusses the earliest weapons of stone, bone, horn and wood as well as variations. The swords covered include the sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, foil, and rapier as well as a host of other arms, including dirks, daggers, throwing knives, flails, and more. The text is enhanced by nearly 300 line drawings
The Kama sutra of Vatsyayana : the classic Hindu treatise on love and social conduct by
Vātsyāyana(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1962 and 1995 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work of philosophy, psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, scientific inquiry, and sexology, the "Kama Sutra" has been a classic of world literature for more than 1700 years
17 editions published between 1962 and 1995 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work of philosophy, psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, scientific inquiry, and sexology, the "Kama Sutra" has been a classic of world literature for more than 1700 years
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Related Identities
- Burton, Isabel Lady 1831-1896 Other Licensee Editor Adapter Author Contributor Translator
- Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864 Author
- Swinburne, Algernon Charles 1837-1909 Author
- Janeway, Cliff (Fictitious character)
- Dunning, John 1942- Author
- Hodder, Mark 1962- Author
- Vātsyāyana Compiler Author
- Rice, Edward Author
- Brodie, Fawn McKay 1915-1981 Author
- Nafzāwī, ʻUmar ibn Muḥammad Author
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Africa, Central Amundsen, Roald, Antiquarian booksellers Arab countries Arabian nights Arabian Peninsula Barentsz, Willem, Booksellers and bookselling Burton, Isabel,--Lady, Burton, Richard Francis,--Sir, Clark, William, Colorado--Denver Cortés, Hernán, Criminal investigation England--London Erotic literature Explorers Explorers' spouses Ex-police officers Fairy tales Fawcett, Percy Harrison, First editions Folklore Great Britain Harari language Humboldt, Alexander von, India Italy Janeway, Cliff--(Fictitious character) Livingstone, David, Love Magalhães, Fernão de, Marriage Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages Nile River Overland journeys to the Pacific Philby, H. St. J. B.--(Harry St. John Bridger), Polo, Marco, Saudi Arabia--Mecca Saudi Arabia--Medina Scholars Scott, Robert Falcon, Sex Social conditions Stuyvesant, Peter, Swinburne, Algernon Charles, Tales Travel Utah Utah--Salt Lake City
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A. F. R. G. S 1821-1890
Abdû el-Yezdî 1821-1890
Abdû el-Yezdî, Hâjî 1821-1890
al-Yazdi, Haji Abdu
B. F.
B., F. 1821-1890
B., F. (Burton, Francis), 1821-1890
Baker Frank
Baker, Frank 1821-1890
Beoteon, Licheodeu F. 1821-1890
Bīrtūn, Ritšārd F. 1821-1890
Burṭan, Ār. EF. 1821-1890
Burtn R. F.
Burton R. F.
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Burton, R. F. 1821-1890 Sir
Burton, R. F. (Richard F.)
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Burtonas Richardas seras
Capitaine Burton.
F. B 1821-1890
F. B. (i.e. Burton, Richard Francis, Sir)
F.R.G.S., a, 1821-1890
Hāǧī ʿAbdū al-Yazdī 1821-1890
Haj Abdu al-Yazdi 1821-1890
Hâjî Abdű al-Yazdi
Hâjî Abdû al-Yazdi 1821-1890
Hâjî Abdű el-Yezdî
Hâjî Abdû ĕl-Yezdî 1821-1890
Li cheo deu F. Beo teon 1821-1890
Licheodeu-F.-Beoteon 1821-1890
Richard Francis Burton angielski podróżnik i odkrywca
Richard Francis Burton brit utazó, felfedező, katona, orientalista, író, költő
Richard Francis Burton britischer Forschungsreisender, Übersetzer, Orientalist
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Richard Francis Burton English explorer, translator, orientalist
Richard Francis Burton esploratore, traduttore e orientalista britannico
Richard Francis Burton explorateur, aventurier, écrivain et orientaliste britannique
Sir Richard Burton
Sir Richard Francis Burton
Yezdî, Abdû El 1821-1890 Hâjî
Yezdî, Abdû El, Hâjî, 1821-1890
Yezdi, Haji Abdu el- 1821-1890
Бертон Р. Ф
Бертон Р. Ф. 1821-1890
Ричард Франсис Бъртън
Ричард Фрэнсис Бёртон
Рычард Фрэнсіс Бёртан
Рычард Фрэнсіс Бэртан
Річард Френсіс Бертон
Річард Френсіс Бертон британський мандрівник, дослідник, географ, письменник
Хаджи Абду эль-Йезди
Хаджи Абду эль-Йезди 1821-1890
ברטון, ריצ'רד, סר, 1821-1890
ריצ'רד פרנסיס ברטון
ריצ'רד פרנסיס ברטון סופר בריטי
بيرتون، رتشارد فرنسيس، 1821-1890 سير،
بيرتون، رتشارد فرنسيس، السير، 1821-1890
ريتشارد بورتون
ريتشارد فرانسيس برتون
ريتشارد فرنسيس بورتون، 1821-1890 سير،
ريتشارد فرنسيس بورتون، السير، 1821-1890
رچرڈ فرانسس برٹن
رچرڊ برٽن
ریچارد فرانسیس برتون
रिचर्ड बर्टन
రిచర్డ్ ఫ్రాన్సిస్ బర్టన్
리처드 프랜시스 버턴
버어튼 , 리차드 1821-1890
버어튼, 리처드 F. 1821-1890
버어튼, 리처드 프랜시스 1821-1890
버턴, R. F. 1821-1890
버턴, 리차드 F. 1821-1890
버턴, 리차드 프랜시스 1821-1890
버턴, 리처드 1821-1890
버턴, 리처드 F. 1821-1890
버턴, 리처드 프랜시스 1821-1890
버튼, 리처드 프랜시스 1821-1890
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