Publisher's Synopsis
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a historical text detailing the travel and trade routes of the Indian Ocean during the first century. The book was written by an anonymous merchant and provides a comprehensive guide to the ports, markets, and commodities of the region. The author describes the various cultures and societies encountered during his travels, including the Greeks, Romans, and Indians. The book also includes information on the natural resources of the area, such as spices, precious stones, and textiles. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is considered an important source for understanding the economic and cultural history of the Indian Ocean region. This edition, translated by Wilfred H. Schoff, includes extensive notes and commentary to provide context for modern readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
