Burton was something else. I have a biography. I’ve heard of the “Shaw” translation of Homer, but never seen one.
The best bio of Burton is called Devil Drives. Burton was a nutty guy, but spoke like 6,000 languages.
I always thought there was a connection between these weird and weirdly intellectual types and Jefferson, Franklin et al. but could never find the common thread.
p.s.
Shaw was the name Lawrence used when he re-enlisted as a raw recruit. He details that particular adventure in The Mint.