Early Travels In India: First Series, Comprising Purchas s Pilgrimage, And The Travels Of Van Linschoten (1864) is a historical book written by Samuel Purchas. The book is a compilation of two travel accounts of early explorers who visited India in the 16th and 17th centuries. The first account is Purchas's Pilgrimage, which is the author's own travelogue of his journey to India in 1607. He describes his experiences and observations of the people, customs, and places he visited during his pilgrimage.The second account ...
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Early Travels In India: First Series, Comprising Purchas s Pilgrimage, And The Travels Of Van Linschoten (1864) is a historical book written by Samuel Purchas. The book is a compilation of two travel accounts of early explorers who visited India in the 16th and 17th centuries. The first account is Purchas's Pilgrimage, which is the author's own travelogue of his journey to India in 1607. He describes his experiences and observations of the people, customs, and places he visited during his pilgrimage.The second account is The Travels of Van Linschoten, which is a translation of the Dutch explorer Jan Huygen van Linschoten's travelogue. Van Linschoten traveled to India in the late 16th century and wrote extensively about his experiences in the country. He describes the geography, culture, and politics of India, as well as the trade routes and commodities that were traded between India and Europe.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of India and the early European explorations of the country. It provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and historical context of India during the early modern period. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to engage with the material. Overall, Early Travels In India: First Series, Comprising Purchas s Pilgrimage, And The Travels Of Van Linschoten (1864) is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the early European explorations of the country.Being Reprints Of Rare And Curious Narratives Of Old Travelers In India, In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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