The Perilous and most Unhappy Voyages of John Struys, Through Italy, Greece, Lifeland, Moscovia, Tartary, Media, Persia, East-India, Japan, and other Places in Europe, Africa and Asia. Containing I. Most accurate Remarks and Observations of the distinct Qualities, Religion, Politie, Customs, Laws and Properties of the Inhabitants. II. A due Description of the Several Cities, Towns, Forts and Places of Trust, as to their Site and Strength, Fortifications by Nature, or Art, &c. .II. An exact Memorial of the most disastrous Calamities which befell the Authour . by Ship-wrack, Robberies, Slavery, Hunger, Tortures. To which are added 2 Narrativs sent from Capt. D. Butler, relating to the Taking in of Astrachan by the Cosacs. Rendred out of Nethe

Struys (Jan Janszoom)

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London, Printed for Samuel Smith, 1683. 4to. Additional engraved title. Title-page printed in red and black. Large folding engraved map. 19 folding engraved plates. Contemporary full calf. Red leather label. Bookplate on front pastedown (Lord Lilford). Rebacked. .

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• Title: The Perilous and most Unhappy Voyages of John Struys, Through Italy, Greece, Lifeland, Moscovia, Tartary, Media, Persia, East-India, Japan, and other Places in Europe, Africa and Asia. Containing I. Most accurate Remarks and Observations of the distinct Qualities, Religion, Politie, Customs, Laws and Properties of the Inhabitants. II. A due Description of the Several Cities, Towns, Forts and Places of Trust, as to their Site and Strength, Fortifications by Nature, or Art, &c. .II. An exact ...
• Binding: Hardcover