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Between Boston and Bombay

Cultural and Commercial Encounters of Yankees and Parsis, 17711865

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Jenny Rose

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348 Seiten
13 Lesestunden

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Exploring the early connections between American merchant mariners and the Parsis of Bombay, this book reveals how their interactions shaped the cultural landscape of the early Republic. It highlights the exchange of goods, capital, and ideas, illustrating how Zoroastrian gifts and translated texts influenced American culture and thought. Utilizing previously unpublished primary sources, the narrative situates these encounters within the larger framework of global trade and knowledge development, uncovering a rich tapestry of cultural exchange.