The Costume of Turkey Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Turks

Nothing, says the Chevalier d’Ohsson, in his valuable inquiry concerning the Ottoman Empire, ought to be considered as more interesting than an acquaintance with different nations. Their religion, their history, their manners, and their customs, are worthy of the atteetion of every one. The more considerable a nation is in itself, the more connections it has with others, the more important its political situation, the more it deserves to be known, both by its neighbours, and those countries connected with its government or commerce...