Publisher's Synopsis
This travelogue follows the journey of a Dutch envoy from Batavia to Mataram in the mid-17th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Java's natural environment and social and cultural practices at the time. It includes detailed descriptions of encounters with local rulers and officials, as well as discussions of trade and political relations between the Dutch and the Javanese. This book would be of interest to historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the early modern world.
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