The life of the Red Sea dhow : a cultural history of seaborne exploration in the Islamic world /

For centuries, the waters of the Red Sea have been among the most hazardous and feared in the world. Strong or erratic winds have taken lives and broken boats, smashed against rocks or hidden sandbars. Pirates too have menaced, some out for booty alone, others for slaves. Many seafarers have been te...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Agius, Dionisius A. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2019.
Subjects:	Dhows > Red Sea Region > History. Seafaring life > Islamic countries. Red Sea > Description and travel. Red Sea > History.