Early Travels in India, 1583-1619 (1921)

Early Travels in India, 1583-1619 is a book written by William Foster in 1921. It is a collection of travel accounts of European visitors to India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book contains 14 accounts of travel by various European travelers such as Ralph Fitch, Thomas Coryat, and William Hawkins. The accounts cover a wide range of topics such as the culture, customs, religion, and trade practices of India during that time. The book also provides insights into the political and economic conditions of India during the Mughal Empire. The accounts are based on the firsthand experiences of the travelers and provide a unique perspective on India during the early modern period. The book is considered an important source for scholars interested in the history of India and the early interactions between Europe and India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.