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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About the book:-This account is of an English sailing master called Thomas Bowery who was in the East from 1669 to 1688. This particular work contains his observations from 1669 to 1679. Being a sailor, he visited many places in India and South East Asia. The book is written, according to the way written in those times, in old English spellings. The book is illustrated with 19 plates and 44 illustrations drawn by the author. The areas mentioned are the Coromandel, Golconda, Orissa, Bengal, Patna, and others towns on the Islands of Sumatra and Malaysia. About the Author:-Thomas Bowrey was an English merchant and mariner in the East Indies trade, initially as an independent mariner in the country trade and, latterly, as a Wapping-based merchant and "projector". He was born in Wapping, England and lost his father in 1665 during the last major outbreak of plague in London. Following the Great Fire, he departed for the East Indies and arrived at Fort St George, Madras (present day Chennai) in 1669. His experiences during the next decade were recorded in a manuscript passed down the Eliot/Howard family and published as A Geographical Account of Countries Round the Bay of Bengal in 1905. This included the first written account of the recreational use of cannabis in the English language. In 1913, Bowrey's surviving business papers were discovered in a trunk hidden in an attic at Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire. Selections of these papers edited by Sir Richard Carnac Temple were published in two works, The Papers of Thomas Bowrey (1927) and New Light on the Mysterious Tragedy of the Worcester (1930). The Title 'A Geographical Account Of Countries Round The Bay Of Bengal 1669 To 1679 written/authored/edited by Thomas Bowrey', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121234313 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 483 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 483.…

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About the book:-This account is of an English sailing master called Thomas Bowery who was in the East from 1669 to 1688. This particular work contains his observations from 1669 to 1679. Being a sailor, he visited many places in India and South East Asia. The book is written, according to the way written in those times, in old English spellings. The book is illustrated with 19 plates and 44 illustrations drawn by the author. The areas mentioned are the Coromandel, Golconda, Orissa, Bengal, Patna, and others towns on the Islands of Sumatra and Malaysia. About the Author:-Thomas Bowrey was an English merchant and mariner in the East Indies trade, initially as an independent mariner in the country trade and, latterly, as a Wapping-based merchant and "projector". He was born in Wapping, England and lost his father in 1665 during the last major outbreak of plague in London. Following the Great Fire, he departed for the East Indies and arrived at Fort St George, Madras (present day Chennai) in 1669. His experiences during the next decade were recorded in a manuscript passed down the Eliot/Howard family and published as A Geographical Account of Countries Round the Bay of Bengal in 1905. This included the first written account of the recreational use of cannabis in the English language. In 1913, Bowrey's surviving business papers were discovered in a trunk hidden in an attic at Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire. Selections of these papers edited by Sir Richard Carnac Temple were published in two works, The Papers of Thomas Bowrey (1927) and New Light on the Mysterious Tragedy of the Worcester (1930). The Title 'A Geographical Account Of Countries Round The Bay Of Bengal 1669 To 1679 written/authored/edited by Thomas Bowrey', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121234320 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 483 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 483.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. The Title 'A dictionary English and Malayo, Malayo and English written/authored/edited by Thomas Bowrey', published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9789368785118 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 409 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: Volume 2 Volume 2 409.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. xxx+398 pages with frontispiece and 8 other plates, 5 maps of which 1 is folding, 8 figures, bibliography and index. Octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and pictorial representation of the ship Victoria on the cover, decorative blind stamp to covers. Part I: Diary of a six weeks' tour in 1698 in Holland and Flanders, Part II: The story of the Mary Galley, 1704-1710. Works issued by the Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Number 58. First edition. The Thomas Bowery papers were discover in 1913 in a chest preserved by his widow and contained documents of all sorts and sizes, from books of accounts, records of law cases, shipping papers and correspondence, to mere slips of notes, covering Bowrey's life and the settlement of his own, his wife's and his mother-in-law's estates, together with papers connected with his father-in-law and the Bushell family, the latter carrying on the record long after Bowrey's death. There were hundreds of papers in all stages of legibility, and very many undated and unsigned. The editor eventually split up the documents into nine different sections; of which two are published in this work. The first set contains a characteristically energetic Six Weeks' Tour in Flanders and Holland in 1698, a diary of which is a pocket book with marbled cardboard cover, very closely written. In this were also found notes of sailing directions for the waters around the mouth of the Thames made between 1694 and 1701. The second set of documents contains the story of one of Bowrey's ships, the Mary Galley, from her construction in 1704 to her capture y French privateers in 1707, and the final settlement of her accounts in January 1710. The interest of the story of this vessel is that in it the entire history of a ship in the early eighteenth century, from the contract for building her and the first meeting of her proposed owners, her voyage to Java and India and back, and her final end. even to the settlement of her accounts. Her papers are great importance to historians of ship-building. Condition: Light rubbing to extremities else very good copy. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: A Dictionary English and Malayo, Malayo and English by Thomas Bowrey is an important linguistic work documenting the Malay language and its correspondence with English. The dictionary provides vocabulary, translations, and usage examples, serving as a practical tool for traders, missionaries, and scholars engaged in Southeast Asia. Bowrey's work preserves linguistic and cultural knowledge of the period, facilitating cross-cultural communication and contributing to the study of Malay language, trade, and colonial interactions in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. About The Author: Thomas Bowrey (16591713) was an English merchant, traveler, and linguist who spent much of his life in Southeast Asia. He documented local languages, customs, and trade practices. His works, including the English-Malay dictionary, provide valuable insights into 17th-century commerce, cultural interactions, and the linguistic landscape of the Malay Archipelago. The Title 'A dictionary English and Malayo, Malayo and English written/authored/edited by Thomas Bowrey', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9789368968795 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 597 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Facsimile Publisher. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Malay, Language. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: 597. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an account of a mariner's travels in the East Indies during the 17th century. The author, an astute observer of the region's diverse cultures and customs, chronicles his experiences in vivid detail, offering valuable insights into the era's social and political landscape. The book is a rich tapestry of descriptions, from bustling trading ports to remote island communities, revealing the intricate web of commerce, diplomacy, and cultural exchange that characterized the East Indies during this period of European exploration. The author's keen eye for detail extends to the region's flora, fauna, and indigenous practices, providing a comprehensive account of the region's natural and cultural diversity. Through the author's lively observations, readers gain a ringside seat to the vibrant world of the East Indies, from the bustling markets of Madras to the sprawling palaces of Golconda, and the exotic landscapes of the Malay Archipelago. This book is a captivating blend of travelogue and historical record, shedding light on a fascinating era in global history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…