Containing an history of the original and present state of the Turkish empire ... the Mahometan religion and ceremonies. A description of Constantinople ... also, of Greece ... Of Egypt ... A description of the Holy-Land ... Lastly, Italy described, and the islands adjoining. Illustrated with fifty graven maps and figures. 7th ed. Bio. George Sandys (1578 – 1644), a Virginia colonial writer and civil servant, was an Oxford-educated man with an interest in poetry and travel. His English translation of Ovid's epic "Metamorphoses" included the heroic couplet form, which is Sandi's trademark style. Instead of graduating from Oxford, Sandy chose to travel from France to Egypt and Turkey to record his experiences and encounters. He dedicated his work to Prince Charles (later King). Sandy's Travels is a description of the author who traveled to Turkey and the Middle East, giving a glimpse into the alien world for many intellectuals who read Sandy's, such as Francis Bacon, Robert Burton, and John Milton.