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The Mirror of Countries or The Travels of Sidi Ali Reis is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a travelogue that chronicles the adventures and experiences of Sidi Ali Reis, a 16th-century Ottoman admiral and explorer. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a detailed account of Sidi Ali Reis' travels across the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, and Europe. The second part of the book focuses on Sidi Ali Reis' observations and reflections on the various cultures and societies he encountered during his travels. The Mirror of Countries is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the life and times of an important figure in Ottoman history and offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social diversity of the world during the 16th century.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100014.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.