Sheriff, Abdul.

Dhow culture of the Indian Ocean : cosmopolitanism, commerce, and Islam / Abdul Sheriff. - London : Hurst, c2010. - xv, 351 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 320-340) and index.

9781849040075 (casebound) 9781849040082 (pbk.)

2010533804




Dhows--Social aspects--Indian Ocean.
Seafaring life--Indian Ocean.
Islam and culture--Indian Ocean.
Trade routes--Indian Ocean.
Sea routes--Indian Ocean.


Indian Ocean--Navigation--History.

GT5265.I6 / S44 2010b