This travelogue follows the journey of Fran ois Pyrard of Laval to the East Indies, the Maldives, the Moluccas, and Brazil, offering a fascinating insight into the political and cultural landscape of these regions in the 17th century. The book is a must-read for those interested in the history of exploration and travel literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...