02796cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000200011724500900013724600830022726400510031030000470036133600260040833700260043433800360046050000310049650801990052752014730072653400450219965300480224465300220229265300460231470000550236085600430241554255UtSlPG20260610134242.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDRaPJ1 aEvliya Çelebi10aNarrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. II1 aNarrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the 17th Century, Vol. II 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-02-28  aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century" by Evliya Efendi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the extensive travels of the author through various regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa during the seventeenth century, emphasizing his observations on different cultures, histories, and landscapes. The narrative captures both the grandeur and the intricacies of the locations he visits, offering insights into the social, political, and architectural elements of the time.  At the start of the narrative, Evliya Efendi sets off from Constantinople with a group of companions to explore the town of Brússa. His journey begins with praise to God, reflecting his devotional mindset and the cultural significance of travel in fulfilling religious duties. As he describes the route taken by boat to Modania and eventually to Brússa, he details the scenic views and socio-economic activities of the towns and villages encountered along the way. His encounters highlight the historical significance of Brússa, a former capital of the Ottoman Empire, where he admires the architectural marvels, such as mosques and baths, that delineate the character of the region. The opening establishes a vivid sense of the landscapes and the cultural reflections of a traveler eager to absorb the sights, experiences, and legacies of the places he visits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel  aTurkey -- History  aCaucasus, South -- Description and travel1 aHammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von,d1774-185640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54255