Between Boston and Bombay

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Focusing on the early American maritime trade, this book reveals the significant interactions between American merchant mariners and the Parsis of Bombay following the American Revolution. It explores how these connections influenced the material and intellectual culture of the early Republic, highlighting the exchange of goods, capital, and ideas. The narrative delves into the impact of Zoroastrian texts and cultural artifacts on American society, utilizing a rich array of unpublished primary sources to illustrate the broader context of global trade and knowledge during this period.