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Focusing on 19th-century travel, the narrative captures Burton's exploration of Zanzibar following the death of Sultan Sayyid Said. The book highlights the island's allure and the influence of Omani Arabs who contributed to its prosperity during this transformative period. Through vivid descriptions, Burton immerses readers in the cultural and historical richness of Zanzibar, making it a significant piece of travel literature.
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Zanzibar, Richard F. Burton
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Zanzibar
- Subtitle
- City, Island and Coast (Volume Two)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard F. Burton
- Publisher
- University Press of the Pacific
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 544
- ISBN13
- 9781410204431
- Category
- Travelogues
- Description
- Focusing on 19th-century travel, the narrative captures Burton's exploration of Zanzibar following the death of Sultan Sayyid Said. The book highlights the island's allure and the influence of Omani Arabs who contributed to its prosperity during this transformative period. Through vivid descriptions, Burton immerses readers in the cultural and historical richness of Zanzibar, making it a significant piece of travel literature.