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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Six Voyages |
| Reference | Arents 361 |
| Collection | George Arents Collection |
| Library | New York Public Library |
| Date | 1678 |
| Author(s) | Tavernier, Jean Baptiste |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Description | A memoir detailing encounters by Jean Baptiste Tavernier during his 'six voyages'. As well as a general narrative of his travels, the author reflects upon the commercial state of the places visited within Turkey, Persia and India. The author describes Persian coffee houses, culitvation of tobacco in India, and smoking in Persia and India. |
| Document Type | Printed Book, Journal |
| Primary Commodity | Silver and Gold |
| Sub-commodity | Tobacco, Coffee |
| Theme | Exploration and Discovery; Trade and Commerce; Transportation |
| Keywords | diamonds, money, pearl, religion, coffee house, religion, currency, consumer, consumption, manners and customs, flora and fauna, textiles, linen, silk, steel |
| Region | Middle East, South Asia |
| Places | Turkey; Persia; India |
| Additional Information | For more information on this text, see: Tobacco: Its History. Illustrated by The Books, Manuscripts and Engravings in the Library of George Arents Jr, Together with an Introductory Essay, Glossary and Bibliographic Notes. Volume Two: 1615-1698, p. 460-463. |
| Copyright | New York Public Library |