Sandys travells, . containing an history of the original and present state of the Turkish Empire: their laws, government, policy, military force, courts of justice, and commerce: the Mahometan religion and ceremonies: a description of Constantinople, the Grand Signior's seraglio, and his manner of living: also, of Greece, with the religion and customs of the Grecians. Of Ægypt; ... A voyage on the River Nylus: ... the former flourishing and present state of Alexandria. A description of the Holy-Land; of the Jews, and several sects of Christians living there; of Jerusalem, sepulchre of Christ, Temple of Solomon, and what else either of antiquity, or worth observation. Lastly, Italy described, and the islands adjoyning; ... Illustrated with fifty graven maps and figures.
George Sandys (1578-1644)
Category
Books
Date
1670
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 3015197
Summary
Bibliographic description
[6],240p.,[2] leaves of plates . ill.., map, plans . fol... Provenance: Inscription on front flyleaf: John Butt. Inscription on back flyleaf: Abigail Butt. Armorial bookplate: The Right Honorable Benjamin Disraeli.. Binding: Seventeenth-century calf; blind fillets to form border.
Makers and roles
George Sandys (1578-1644)