The travels of Ludovico di Varthema in Egypt, Syria, Arabia Deserta and Arabia Felix, in Persia, India, and Ethiopia A. D. 1503 to 1508

Front Cover PREFACE BY THE TRANSLATOR INTRODUCTION BY THE EDITOR Deficiency of all the authorities as to Varthema's antecedents, xvii; Varthema escapes to Juddah from the Caravan, xxxvi-vii; his voyage down Chapter concerning the island of Monoch, where the cloves grow, Departure for Malacca, lxxxvii; "Great River," viz Straits of Malacca, Return to Malacca and thence to Negapatam, and Calicut, xcviii; Varthema's arrival in Europe, and conclusion of his narrative, Further evidence as to the existence of Bengala as a city and port distinct embarks, runs for Africa and visits Zaila and Berbera; truth of his TRAVELS OF LUDOVICO DI VARTHEMA Chapter concerning Cairo, 5, Third Chapter concerning [the Mamelukes in] Damascus, 13-15 Chapter concerning a mountain inhabited by Jews, 22-25 Chapter concerning the journey to go from Medina to Mecca, 31-35 Chapter concerning the merchandize in Mecca, Chapter concerning the unicorns in the Temple of Mecca, not very THE SECOND BOOK -OF ARABIA FELIX Chapter concerning Sana, a city of Arabia Felix, and of the strength Chapter concerning apes, and some animals like lions very hostile THE BOOK CONCERNING PERSIA Varthema and his companion quit Calicut by the Backwaters, for Kayan- Chapter concerning Eri in Corozani, of Persia, and of its riches, Chapter concerning Combeia, a city of India, abounding in Chapter concerning Dabuli, a city of India, 114, Chapter concerning Centacola, Onor, and Mangolor, excellent Chapter concerning Canonor, a very great city in India, 123-125 Chapter showing how elephants generate, 129-131 THE SECOND BOOK CONCERNING INDIA Chapter concerning the Brahmins, that is the priests of Calicut, Chapter concerning the dress of the King and Queen, and others Chapter concerning the mode of worship of the Pagans, Chapter concerning the palace of the King of Calicut, 155, Chapter concerning the most fruitful tree in the world, 163-166 Chapter concerning the practice they follow in sowing rice, 166, Chapter concerning the serpents which are found in Calicut, His companion cannot sell his goods, because of the war with Chapter concerning Zailani, where jewels are produced, 188-190 Sketch of the political geography of the Transgangetic Peninsula, lxxvi; Chapter concerning Tarnassari, a city of India, 196-199 Chapter showing how the King causes his wife to be deflowered, Chapter concerning the administration of justice which is observed Chapter concerning Pego, a city of India, Chapter concerning the dress of the King of Pego above-men- Chapter concerning another sort of pepper, and concerning silk Chapter concerning the houses, and how they are covered in Chapter concerning the island of Bornei, 246-248 Chapter showing how in this island the old people are sold by their Chapter showing how I made myself a physician in Calicut, Chapter concerning the news of the ships of the Portuguese which Chapter showing how I escaped from Cananor to the Portuguese, Chapter concerning the various islands in Ethiopia, 289, Chapter concerning the Cape of Good Hope, 296-298