Ulysses' Sail

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Exploring the intersection of travel and knowledge, the book delves into how different cultures perceive space and distance in relation to their cosmologies. It highlights the political significance of information gained from distant lands, featuring diverse travelers like Hindu pilgrims, Islamic scholars, and Indigenous traders. The narrative also examines the extensive interactions between Europeans and native peoples, revealing the cultural clashes stemming from differing expectations about the unknown. Through these insights, the author uncovers the profound impacts of long-distance journeys on societies.