A Geographical Account of Countries Round the Bay of Benga, 1669 to 1679 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432637750)

""A Geographical Account Of Countries Round The Bay Of Benga, 1669 To 1679"" is a book written by Thomas Bowrey, an English merchant and sea captain who traveled extensively throughout the Bay of Bengal region during the late 17th century. The book provides a detailed description of the various countries and territories that Bowrey visited, including India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Maldives, Burma (Myanmar), and the Indonesian archipelago. The book covers a range of topics, including the geography, climate, flora and fauna, history, culture, and trade of each region. Bowrey also includes information on the various peoples he encountered, including their languages, customs, and religions. In addition to its descriptive content, ""A Geographical Account Of Countries Round The Bay Of Benga"" also includes maps, illustrations, and charts, which provide further insight into the region's geography and trade routes. The book is an important historical document, providing valuable information on the Bay of Bengal region during the 17th century, and is of interest to historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and trade.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.

Author: Thomas Bowrey
ISBN-10: 1432637754
ISBN-13: 9781432637750
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d