Title: The wonders of Vilayet
First published: 2002
Description: In 1765 Mirza Sheikh I'tesamuddin, a Bengali munchi (secretary) travelled on a mission to Britain by sea, taking in Mauritius and the Cape. He wrote frankly about what he encountered and combines modern ethnological notes with travellers' tales.
Subjects: Description and travel, Travel, Voyages and travels, Great britain, description and travel, France, description and travel
Places: Great Britain, France
People: Iʻtiṣām al-Dīn Mīrzā