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About this eBook
| Author | Evliya Çelebi, 1611?-1682? |
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| Translator | Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856 |
| 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. |
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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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Turkey -- History |
| Subject | Caucasus, South -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53597 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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