Bent, J. Theodore (James Theodore) 1852-1897 creator Covel, John 1638-1722 Dallam, Thomas text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Early Voyages and Travels in the Levant: The Diary of Master Thomas Dallam" edited by J. Theodore Bent is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the early explorations and commercial endeavors of English merchants in the Levant region, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of Thomas Dallam, who traveled to present a grand organ from Queen Elizabeth to the Sultan of Turkey. The text not only provides a personal narrative of these voyages but also sheds light on the establishment and significance of the Levant Company in advancing British trade and diplomacy. The opening of the work introduces the context of Dallam's journey, beginning with a detailed account of the preparations for his voyage and the challenges faced during the treacherous sea passage to Constantinople. Dallam's diary describes various interactions aboard the ship, showcases the perils of maritime travel in the late 16th century, and sets the stage for his important mission to present the organ to Sultan Mahomed III. As Dallam navigates through turbulent waters, he emphasizes both the physical hardships of the journey and the stakes involved in fostering diplomatic relations between England and the Ottoman Empire. This opening segment effectively primes readers for the detailed personal account and insights into the commercial and cultural exchanges of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-03-23 Turgut Dincer, Anne Grieve and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org). Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Company of Merchants of England Trading to the Levant English diaries Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Turkey Turkey -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain G Original publication data not identified 05040462 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61660 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61660 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134424.0 61660