Early voyages and travels in the Levant : I.—The diary of Master Thomas…
"Early Voyages and Travels in the Levant: The Diary of Master Thomas Dallam" edited by J. Theodore Bent is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the early explorations and commercial endeavors of English merchants in the Levant region, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of Thomas Dallam, who traveled to present a grand organ from Queen Elizabeth to the Sultan of Turkey. Thetext not only provides a personal narrative of these voyages but also sheds light on the establishment and significance of the Levant Company in advancing British trade and diplomacy. The opening of the work introduces the context of Dallam's journey, beginning with a detailed account of the preparations for his voyage and the challenges faced during the treacherous sea passage to Constantinople. Dallam's diary describes various interactions aboard the ship, showcases the perils of maritime travel in the late 16th century, and sets the stage for his important mission to present the organ to Sultan Mahomed III. As Dallam navigates through turbulent waters, he emphasizes both the physical hardships of the journey and the stakes involved in fostering diplomatic relations between England and the Ottoman Empire. This opening segment effectively primes readers for the detailed personal account and insights into the commercial and cultural exchanges of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Bent, J. Theodore (James Theodore), 1852-1897 |
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| Author | Covel, John, 1638-1722 |
| Author | Dallam, Thomas, 1575?-1630? |
| LoC No. | 05040462 |
| Title | Early voyages and travels in the Levant : I.—The diary of Master Thomas Dallam, 1599-1600. II.—Extracts from the diaries of Dr. John Covel, 1670-1679. With some account of the Levant Company of Turkey merchants. |
| Series Title | The Hakluyt Society, First Series, No. 87. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer, Anne Grieve and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org). |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Company of Merchants of England Trading to the Levant |
| Subject | English diaries |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Turkey |
| Subject | Turkey -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61660 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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