The Book Of Duarte Barbosa 2 Vols Set

DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House 
  
• Author : Mansel Longworth Dames
  
• Publication date : 1 January 2020
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 734 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8121244994
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8121244992
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1200 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

The Book of Duarte Barbosa (2 Volumes Set) is a classic historical account documenting the geography, trade, cultures, and societies of the Indian Ocean world during the early 16th century. Based on the observations of the Portuguese traveler Duarte Barbosa, the work provides invaluable insights into India, Arabia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. It offers detailed descriptions of ports, customs, commerce, and daily life encountered during early European exploration. Edited and translated with scholarly care, this set remains an essential source for historians and researchers. It is a cornerstone text in studies of early modern travel and colonial history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Mansel Longworth Dames was a distinguished British Orientalist, scholar, and civil servant with deep expertise in Asian and Middle Eastern studies. He is best known for his translations and editorial work on important historical travel narratives. Dames approached historical texts with meticulous scholarship and linguistic precision. His work helped preserve and contextualize early European accounts of Asia. Through his contributions, he remains an influential figure in historical and colonial-era studies.