Author: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Publisher: LP Publications
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 736
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175362065
Description
Translated from the original French edition of 1676, this work in two volumes bound in one is a complete and unabridged narrative of one of the most renowned traveler of the seventeenth century.
Tavernier's name, owing to its frequent mention in histories and in works on precious stones, has long been known. He traveled during a period when so much was done to bring home to the people of Europe information about countries which had previously been but little known. This encyclopedic volume presents an approximately literal translation of the portion of the Travels which refer to India, accompanying it by such identifications of localities with modern sites and elucidation of obscure points.
Contents
Preface of Dr. V Ball
Introduction-Life of J B Tavernier
Introduction to the Second Edition, By W. Crooke
Some Additional Notes on Tavernier's History and Geography
Bibliography
Title Page of Original Edition
Dedication to the King
Design of the Author
Table of the Books and Chapters
Avis to the Reader
TRAVELS IN INDIA
Book I, Chapters I to XX
Book II, Chapters I to XI
APPENDIX