Sandys travels, . 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; the antiquity, hieroglyphicks, rites, customs, discipline, and religion of the Ægyptians. 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 adjoining; ... Illustrated with fifty graven maps and figures.
George Sandys (1578-1644)
Category
Books
Date
1673
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 3130858
Summary
Bibliographic description
[6],240p.,[2] folded leaves of plates . ill.., map, plans . fol.. Code at foot of last leaf: 'JK[?]'. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate: 'John Gardner Wilkinson Brynfield House.' [i.e. Sir John Gardner Wilkinson (1795-1875)]. Binding: Seventeenth-century full panelled, sprinkled calf, spine replaced (18th century), 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered on red spine label 'Sandys Holy Land'.
Makers and roles
George Sandys (1578-1644)