The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East, 1672 to 1674, Volume III, translated from the manuscript journal of his travels in the India Office by Lady Fawcett and edited by Sir Charles Fawcett with the assistance of Sir Richard Burn
by CARRE, L'Abbe;
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London, The Hakluyt Society, 1947-48, First Editions. . original pictorial gilt and blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, rear cover stained and faded, interior is clean, fine and unmarked. . 8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; volume III only, [vii] - xxiii, 677- 984 pp, 3 plates, 3 folding maps, bibliog, index. . National Maritime Museum Catalogue 433. The work has a useful and detailed introduction. Carre traveled from France through Syria, Iraq, Persian Gulf to Surat, Goa, Bijapur, Madras, St. Thome, etc. This volume includes an account of the Sicilian revolt against Spanish rule at Messina. The maps show East Coast of India with port insets; Persian Gulf; Syria and Iraq. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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- Title
- The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East, 1672 to 1674, Volume III, translated from the manuscript journal of his travels in the India Office by Lady Fawcett and edited by Sir Charles Fawcett with the assistance of Sir Richard Burn
- Author
- CARRE, L'Abbe;
- Format/Binding
- Original pictorial gilt and blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, rear cover stained and faded, interior is clean, fi
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, The Hakluyt Society, 1947-48, First Editions.
- Size
- 8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; volume III o
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- Travel - Asia;
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