02678cam a22003493u 4500 53597 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DR PJ Evliya Çelebi Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. I Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the 17th Century, Vol. I Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-25 Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century" by Evliyá Efendí is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the extensive travels and observations of Evliyá, an Ottoman Turkish traveler who spent over forty years journeying through various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work offers a vivid portrayal of the diverse cultures, geographic landscapes, and significant historical events he encountered during his travels. At the start of the narrative, Evliyá introduces himself and recounts a life-changing dream that motivated him to travel the world. His early excursions around Constantinople set the stage for his subsequent adventures, as he expresses a yearning for exploration and a deep spiritual connection to the places he visits, particularly tombs of saints. His narrative includes rich descriptions of cities, customs, trade, and the political landscapes he witnessed, all reflective of the broader Ottoman era in which he lived. The old-world charm and deep religious undertones infused in his explorations provide readers with a contextually rich perspective on 17th-century life and the unique role of travel in shaping personal and communal identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel Turkey -- History Caucasus, South -- Description and travel Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53597 94431 94431