Barlow reflects on the hard life of a sailor. He describes Livorno, including its brothels and the monument to the four Moorish slaves..

Barlow reflects on the hard life of a sailor, which is little better than that of a slave. He describes the important trading port of Livorno and its products. There are many brothels, some of them set up by English people. He describes the monument to the four Moorish slaves.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/127
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1668-1669
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London