The six voyages of John Baptista Tavernier, Baron of Aubonne through Turky, into Persia and the East-Indies, for the space of forty years : giving an account of the present state of those countries, viz. of the religion, government, customs, and commerce of every country, and the figures, weight, and value of the money currant all over Asia : to which is added A new description of the Seraglio / made English by J.P. ; added likewise, A voyage into the Indies, &c. by an English traveller, never before printed ; publish'd by Dr. Daniel Cox

The Principal Heads of the following Discourse.

THe Origine of the Grandees of the Port. The severe Discipline of the Se∣raglio. The Authority of the four Principal Bassa's, of dangerous conse∣quence to the Grand Seignor, and how he can take it off. Observations upon Standarts. Of the Plume of Herons Feathers which the Grand Seignor wears in his Turbant. The Honours and Disadvantages attending the Charge of the Grand Visir. The particular Priviledge of the Caimacan. The number of the real Janizaries. The transcendent priviledge of their Aga, or Colonel-General. The happy condition of the Spahis, and the Za∣ims. The prodigious number of Eunuchs all over the Eastern parts. Ex∣quisite Observations upon that Subject. The principal Charges of the Se∣raglio. The noble advantages of the Capi-Aga. The Repute and Riches of the Kislar-Agasi, Intendant, or Overseer, of the Apartment of the Women. That the Charge of Bostangi-Bachi is one of the most eminent of those belonging to the Port. The great Oeconomy of the Partizans. The Policy of the Port, to keep the Cham of the lesser Tartary in sub∣jection. The Principal Dignities of Persons relating to the Law. The Species of Gold and Silver-Coins current in Turkey. Whence, and how, the Gold coin'd at Cairo is brought thither. The sincerity of the Abyssins.

The Story of the Commerce carried on in the disposal of the five Sols Pie∣ces, French Mony. The jealousies of the Persons concern'd in that Trade. Amischievous Fraud mildly punish'd. The ancient sincerity of the Turks corrupted by the Commerce of the Europaeans.