Early Travels In India: First Series, Comprising Purchas's Pilgrimage, And The Travels Of Van Linsch

Early Travels In India: First Series, Comprising Purchas�������s Pilgrimage, And The Travels Of Van Linschoten is a book written by Samuel Purchas and published in 1864. The book is a collection of two travelogues that document the early European travels to India. The first travelogue, Purchas�������s Pilgrimage, is a personal account of Samuel Purchas�������s journey to India in the early 17th century. The second travelogue, The Travels of Van Linschoten, is a detailed account of the travels of Dutch merchant and explorer Jan Huygen van Linschoten. Both travelogues provide a fascinating insight into the early European encounters with India, including descriptions of the local people, customs, and traditions. They also detail the challenges faced by the travelers, including difficult terrain, dangerous animals, and unfamiliar diseases. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early European exploration of India and provides a unique perspective on the country�������s history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India or early European exploration.Being Reprints Of Rare And Curious Narratives Of Old Travelers In India, In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.