Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618): The Discovery of Guiana,
1595 [At Modern History Sourcebook]
Other World Cultures and Exploration
Sidi Ali Reis (16th Century CE): Mirat ul Memalik (The
Mirror of Countries), 1557 CE
Europeans were not the only ones to look at other cultures. This is a Turkish Admiral's
account of his travels in the world of India and the Middle East.
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