Sir Richard Francis Burton:
An Inventory of His Collection at the Harry Ransom Center
| Creator: | Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 | |
| Title: | Sir Richard Francis Burton Collection | |
| Dates: | 1885-1888 | |
| Extent: | 1 box (.42 linear feet) | |
| Abstract: | The collection of English anthropologist, travel writer, translator and writer Sir Richard Francis Burton includes corrected proofs for his translation of The Arabian Nights, a manuscript for the terminal essay in the volume, and a few letters written by Burton. | |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection MS-0629 | |
| Language: | English |
| Access: | Open for research |
Administrative Information
| Processed by: | Joan Sibley and Jamie Hawkins-Kirkham, 2011 Note: This finding aid replicates and replaces information previously available only in a card catalog. Please see the explanatory note at the end of this finding aid for information regarding the arrangement of the manuscripts as well as the abbreviations commonly used in descriptions. |
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