Barlow describes Mumbai, and the customs and religion of the native people.

Barlow describes Mumbai, which was given to the East India Company by King Charles II. The native people live peaceably there; he describes their manner of worship and the women's dress. Crewmen who go ashore trade with native banyas or traders, whose customs and diet Barlow describes.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/142
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1670
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London