Dhow Cultures of the Indian Ocean: Cosmopolitanism, Commerce and Islam by Abdul Sheriff

Dhow Cultures of the Indian Ocean: Cosmopolitanism, Commerce and Islam

Abdul Sheriff

351 pages • 2010

1 edition

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For centuries the dhow, a traditional Arab sailing vessel, operated according to the principles of free trade, carrying sailors, traders, passengers, and cargo to ports within Africa, India, and the Persian Gulf. The dhow was a vibrant means of so...

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