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The Spice Route, A History
by John Keay
- HISTORY
- 2007
- PAPER
- 288 PAGES
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An uncommonly well-written, absorbing history of trade in cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, pepper and other costly spices from early history to the 17th century. Drawing on ancient logs, traveler's accounts and maps, Keay weaves a tale of European exploration of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Africa driven by trade.
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