In the Lands of the Christians : Arabic Travel Writing in the 17th Century
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0415932270
ISBN-13
9780415932271
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 15th, 2002
Print length
278 Pages
Weight
536 grams
Dimensions
15.80 x 23.50 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
Anthologies (non-poetry)Classic travel writing
Ksh 27,900.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 28 days
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 28 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
Presents the first English translation from Arabic of four Christian and Muslim writers who visited Western Europe and America in the 17th century.
In the Lands of the Christians presents original translations from Arabic of four Christian and Muslim writers who visited Western Europe and America in the seventeenth century. These essays contain careful descriptions of the regions, societies, customs, and religions these intrepid travelers encountered in their journeys. Here you will find the complete travel narrative of the first Arab to visit South and Central America in 1688, the first English translation of the ambassadorial report by Mohammad bin Abd al-Wahab al-Ghassani who traveled through Spain in 1690, translations of letters by the Morrocan ambassador to France describing his relationship with his hosts and his impressions of the land, and Morisco author Ahmad bin Qasim''s account of his voyage from Holland to France in 1610.
Get In the Lands of the Christians by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Taylor & Francis Ltd and it has pages.
