Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 6) by Jean-François de La Harpe
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| Author | La Harpe, Jean-François de, 1739-1803 |
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| Title | Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Abrégé de l'Histoire Générale des Voyages (Tome 6)" by Jean-François de La Harpe is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the travels in Asia, specifically detailing the adventures of the traveler Mandelslo as he explores regions within the Mogul Empire, such as Guzarate, Cambaye, and Visapour. The book likely intertwines descriptions of cultural, economic, and sociopolitical aspects of these regions with the narrative of exploration and discovery. The opening portion of the book introduces Mandelslo, a noble traveler eager to embark on his journey through India under the auspices of the Mogul Empire. We learn about his background and motivations, as well as his initial steps through significant cities like Amedabad and Cambaye. The text provides rich descriptions of the cities and their bustling trade, the intricate lifestyles of the local inhabitants, and vivid accounts of Mandelslo's observations, such as the production of various textiles and spices. The narrative captures not only the diversity of goods in trade but also the fascinating, sometimes brutal intricacies of local customs and governance, setting the stage for Mandelslo's expanding adventures in these exotic lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42635 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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