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Title: Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. I

Alternate Title: Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the 17th Century, Vol. I

Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century" by Evliyá Efendí is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the extensive travels and observations of Evliyá, an Ottoman Turkish traveler who spent over forty years journeying through various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work offers a vivid portrayal of the diverse cultures, geographic landscapes, and significant historical events he encountered during his travels. At the start of the narrative, Evliyá introduces himself and recounts a life-changing dream that motivated him to travel the world. His early excursions around Constantinople set the stage for his subsequent adventures, as he expresses a yearning for exploration and a deep spiritual connection to the places he visits, particularly tombs of saints. His narrative includes rich descriptions of cities, customs, trade, and the political landscapes he witnessed, all reflective of the broader Ottoman era in which he lived. The old-world charm and deep religious undertones infused in his explorations provide readers with a contextually rich perspective on 17th-century life and the unique role of travel in shaping personal and communal identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Evliya Çelebi, 1611?-1682?

Translator: Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856

EBook No.: 53597

Published: Nov 25, 2016

Downloads: 183

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: Turkey -- History

Subject: Caucasus, South -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. I

Alternate Title: Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the 17th Century, Vol. I

Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century" by Evliyá Efendí is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the extensive travels and observations of Evliyá, an Ottoman Turkish traveler who spent over forty years journeying through various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work offers a vivid portrayal of the diverse cultures, geographic landscapes, and significant historical events he encountered during his travels. At the start of the narrative, Evliyá introduces himself and recounts a life-changing dream that motivated him to travel the world. His early excursions around Constantinople set the stage for his subsequent adventures, as he expresses a yearning for exploration and a deep spiritual connection to the places he visits, particularly tombs of saints. His narrative includes rich descriptions of cities, customs, trade, and the political landscapes he witnessed, all reflective of the broader Ottoman era in which he lived. The old-world charm and deep religious undertones infused in his explorations provide readers with a contextually rich perspective on 17th-century life and the unique role of travel in shaping personal and communal identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Evliya Çelebi, 1611?-1682?

Translator: Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856

EBook No.: 53597

Published: Nov 25, 2016

Downloads: 183

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: Turkey -- History

Subject: Caucasus, South -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.