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An Arab's Journey To Colonial Spanish America: The Travels of Elias al-Musili in the Seventeenth Century - Middle East Literature In Translation Elias Al-Musili
An Arab's Journey To Colonial Spanish America: The Travels of Elias al-Musili in the Seventeenth Century - Middle East Literature In Translation
Elias Al-Musili
Rediscovered in Syria in the late 19th century, this account relates the experiences of Reverend Elias al-Musili, a priest of the Chaldean Church and the first known visitor to the Americas from the Middle East. Supported by Spain and the pope, he offers a unique perspective on the New World.
152 pages, 1 map
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 15, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9780815632665 |
| Publishers | Syracuse University Press |
| Pages | 158 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 10 mm · 195 g |