The book of Bahriye:
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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Piri, Re'is 1470-1554 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: İstanbul Boyut Yayıncılık 2013
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Item Description:English translation of: Kitab-ı Bahriye
Kitâb-ı Bahriye, (The Book of the navy or The Book of navigation) is the most valuable result of Pîrî Reis' relentless and determined studies as well as of his knowledge, observations, and experience. This book consists of facsimile reproductions of the original Bahriye maps together with its text transcribed and rendered into modern language without corrupting the original city and the castle names. The original manuscript is manuscript T. 6605 from the Istanbul University rare books collection.
Physical Description:275 pages illustrations (color), maps (some color), facsimiles 225 x 225 mm

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