A short relation of the river Nile of its sourse and current, of its overflowing the Campagnia of Ægypt, till it runs into the Mediterranean, and of other curiosities

A short relation of the river Nile.--Of the famous unicorne, where he is bred, and how shap'd.--The reason why the Abyssine emperour is called Prester John of the Indies.--A short tract of the Red Sea, and of the cause of this name by which 'tis commonly known.--A discourse of palme-trees,...

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Main Author: Lobo, Jerónimo, 1596?-1678
Other Authors: Wyche, Peter Sir, 1628-1699?, Wyche, Peter, Sir, 1628-1699?
Format: Book
Language:English
Italian
Published: London Printed for John Martyn 1669
London : Printed for John Martyn ..., 1669
Series:Early English books online
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Summary:A short relation of the river Nile.--Of the famous unicorne, where he is bred, and how shap'd.--The reason why the Abyssine emperour is called Prester John of the Indies.--A short tract of the Red Sea, and of the cause of this name by which 'tis commonly known.--A discourse of palme-trees, of their variety, their fruit, (and the usefullnesse of it.) of their proper soyle
Item Description:Arber's Term cat, I 9
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library
Translation by Sir Peter Wyche of: Itinerario / J. Lobo
Wing, L2733
Physical Description:1 online resource (8 unnumbered pages, 105 pages)
Online-Ressource [8], 105 Seiten
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