The rarities of Turkey, gathered by one that was sold seven times a slave in the Turkish Empire, and now exposed to view for the benefit of his native countrey:.

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The rarities of Turkey, gathered by one that was sold seven times a slave in the Turkish Empire, and now exposed to view for the benefit of his native countrey:.
Author
Georgijević, Bartolomej, d. ca. 1566.
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London :: Printed for the author,
1661.
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The condition of Priests and Fryers un∣der Tribute.

THey are held the worst of Men, and are esteemed by Turks the very Sacriledge and Scandal of God and Mankinde. They have no benefit from Churches. Upon some festival dayes, a little bread is given them by poor Women, and not on other dayes. They get their livelihood by carrying Wood; their custome being, to cut down sticks in Woods, lade them on Asses; and with this Merchandize, they cry about the Streets, Wood to be sold.

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