The Sultan's Organ: The diary of Thomas Dallam 1599

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.

In 1599, English musician and organ builder, Thomas Dallam, traveled to Constantinople to deliver a magnificent self-playing organ and clock to Sultan Mehmed III. The Sultan’s Organ is the diary of his remarkable adventure, put into modern English by John Mole.

Follow Dallam’s journey through the Ottoman Empire, as he navigates the Sultan’s harem, political intrigues, and the extraordinary challenge of transporting and installing the Sultan’s mechanical organ.

From shipwrecks in the Aegean to perilous adventures across Greece and Turkey, this historical account blends meticulous documentation with vivid storytelling, offering a unique glimpse into early 17th-century diplomacy, craftsmanship, and life at the Ottoman court.

An essential audiobook for fans of history, travel narratives, and the fascinating intersection of diplomacy, danger - and music - in the early modern world.

© 2026 Independently Published (Lydbog): 9781838255688

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Lydbog: 20. januar 2026