A Voyage to Arabia Fœlix Through the Eastern Ocean and the Straits of the Red Sea
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1732
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The first part of La Roque’s Voyage to Arabia Fœlix describes Yemen and Mocha; the second part describes a journey made by the officers of two French ships stationed at Mocha to the King of Yemen on his invitation.
Mocha at this time was a considerable trading center. Remarks on the landscape and crops also on the court of the King of Yemen, his dress and harem. The travelers commented on the fact that there were no mosques in the city and that the King of Yemen worshipped in a tent.
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Slight marginal worming throughout but not affecting text.
Some worming to both covers.
Minor signs of age and wear.
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