The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

Pseudo-Arrian

Translated by J. W. McCrindle

65 chapters · about 40 min

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The opening

1.

The first of the important roadsteads established on the Red Sea, and the first also of the great trading marts upon its coast, is the port of Myos-hormos in Egypt. Beyond it at a distance of 1800 stadia is Berenikê, which is to your right if you approach it by sea. These roadsteads are both situate at the furthest end of Egypt, and are bays of the Red Sea.

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The words
J. W. McCrindle's English translation, copied word for word.
Left out
  • The source library's header, footer and license, in 4 places
  • The title page and opening pages before chapter 1, in 2 places
  • A preface, foreword or afterword, in 5 places
  • Notes and pages added by translators, editors or publishers
  • McCrindle's Commentary, continued (after a "(n)" commentary entry, before the next numbered section) (40 blocks)
  • Page numbers and running heads from the printed pages, in 3 places
  • The source website's menus, layout and notices, in 5 places
  • The index
  • Printer's line ("BOMBAY: PRINTED AT THE EDUCATION SOCIETY’S PRESS.")