Accounts of China and India - (Library of Arabic Literature) by Abū & Zayd Al-Sī & rā & fī (Paperback)

The Accounts of China and India is a captivating collection of reports and anecdotes about the diverse lands and peoples of the Indian Ocean, from Somali headlands to far eastern shores of China and Korea.

This exceptional exemplar of Arabic travel writing provides a kaleidoscope of a world on the road to globalization, with priceless cargo of information contained within its ports.

Discover fascinating accounts of tea and porcelain, unusual social practices, cannibal islands, and Indian holy men in this marvelous, mundane world.

With an English-only edition available, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of globalization and cultural exchange.