Voyage Of Nearchus: And The Periplus Of The Erythrean Sea (1809) - Hardcover

The book ""Voyage Of Nearchus: And The Periplus Of The Erythrean Sea"" by William Vincent was originally published in 1809. It is a historical account of the voyage of Nearchus, a Greek admiral who sailed with Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. The book also includes the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea, a Greek navigation guide from the 1st century AD.The book begins with an introduction by the author, William Vincent, who provides background information on Nearchus and his voyage. He then presents a translation of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea, which describes the ports and trade routes of the Indian Ocean and Red Sea.The second half of the book is dedicated to Nearchus' voyage. Vincent provides a detailed account of the journey, including the challenges faced by the sailors, the places they visited, and the people they encountered. He also includes excerpts from the writings of Alexander's historian, Arrian, who documented the voyage.Overall, ""Voyage Of Nearchus: And The Periplus Of The Erythrean Sea"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, navigation, and trade. Vincent's translation and commentary provide insight into the world of the ancient Greeks and their exploration of the Indian Ocean.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.