| Travels in India 2 Volume Set Contributor(s): Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste (Author), Ball, Valentine (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1108046045 ISBN-13: 9781108046046 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $107.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - India & South Asia |
| Dewey: 954 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration in Asi |
| Physical Information: 2.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (2.90 lbs) 1036 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1676, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-89), French merchant, traveller and pioneer of trade with India, published an account of his journey through India. This two-volume translation, published in 1889 by Irish geologist Valentine Ball (1843-94), includes a biographical sketch of the author, notes and appendices. Tavernier begins his tale with the declaration that 'I came into this world to travel.' As well as most of Europe, he visited large areas of Turkey, Persia and India (where he acquired the great gem, now known as the Hope Diamond, which he sold to Louis XIV), and sailed to Java. Volume 1 describes the journey to Agra and Delhi and begins an account of India which is continued in Volume 2. Tavernier then sails to the East Indies and returns home via St Helena. His interest in the details of everything he saw makes this work a fascinating read. |
