MORYSON, FYNES. An Itinerary written... first in the Latin Tongue and then translated by him into English: containing his Ten Yeeres Travell Through the Twelve Dominions of Germany, Bohmerland, Sweitzerland, Netherland, Denmarke, Poland, Italy, Turky, France, England, Scotland, and Irerland. Diuided into III Parts... London, John Beale, 1617. First edition, Folio contemporary full leather with some wear, spine restored, text mostly clean and bright, few marginal damp staining in upper margin, light worming in upper margin of first pages and occasionally, few marginal tears, complete: [14], 1-84, 83-106, 109-295, (1 blank); 1-301, (1 blank); 1-292 pp. Double-page title on 2 leaves, first word of title within woodcut entablature, verso of 2nd f. of title with imprimatur surmounted by royal arms by John Beale, decorated initials and head- and tail-pieces,8 woodcut maps and plans in part I. double-page title some marginal damages, some old scribbling on titles, signature of J. Rede. Some minor marginal annotations. Moryson was one of the most important of the Elizabethan travellers; he made two long journeys to various countries of Europe between 1591 and 1595, and to the Levant from November, 1595 to July 1597.Unlike many of his contemporaries who traveled for trade or religion, Moryson traveled for pure curiosity and education. The book is much more than a travel diary; it is an encyclopedia of European life at the end of the Elizabethan era. It is divided into three parts. A detailed journal of his daily travels, including costs, distances, and the "inns" he stayed at. A history of the Rebellion in Ireland. A comparative study of European countries, discussing their laws, religion, character, and even their national diets and clothing. Moryson visited Constantinople and many Greek islands, including Zakinthos, Chios, Rhodes, Crete as well Cyprus. Moryson focused on contemporary matters (social practices, cost of living, transport options etc). It contain very valuable information for Greece at the end of 16th century. Blackmer 1163; Atabey 841, STC 18205.