02714cam a22003493u 4500 66430 UtSlPG 20260610134531.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DS Sirafi, Abu Zayd Hasan ibn Yazid, active 10th century Voyage du marchand arabe Sulaymân en Inde et en Chine rédigé en 851 : Suivi de remarques par Abû Zayd Hasan (vers 916), traduit de l'arabe avec introduction, glossaire et index par Gabriel Ferrand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-09-30 Laurent Vogel, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Voyage du marchand arabe Sulaymân en Inde et en Chine rédigé en 851" by Sirafi et al. is a historical account likely written in the early medieval period. This work narrates the travels of the Arab merchant Sulaymân as he ventures through India and China, providing valuable insights into the cultures, economies, and geographic knowledge of the time. The text is not only a travelogue but also a window into the intricate web of trade routes and cultural exchanges that characterized these ancient civilizations. The opening of the text sets the stage for Sulaymân's voyage, detailing its significance and historical context. It introduces the manuscript, revealing that it contains two main parts: the journey itself, penned either by Sulaymân or a scribe recounting his adventures, and a supplementary account by the scholar Abû Zayd Ḥasan that offers additional geographical insights and updates on the regions Salaymân visited. The narrative captures both the merchant's experiences and the vibrant exchange of ideas and products occurring along established trade routes, highlighting the rich tapestry of cultural interactions in Asia during the 9th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 China -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Sulayman al-Tajir, active 9th century Karpelès, Andrée, 1885-1956 Ferrand, Gabriel, 1864-1935 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66430 107252 107252