John Porter Brown, Early American Orientalist (1814-1872).

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  • Author(s): LEISER, GARY
  • Source:
    Journal of the American Oriental Society. Jan-Mar2020, Vol. 140 Issue 1, p183-188. 6p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      BROWN, John P.; ORIENTALISM; DIPLOMATS; LANGUAGE & languages; UNITED States. Navy
    • Abstract:
      John Porter Brown was a diplomat who served at the American Legation in Constantinople from 1832 to 1872. This is a brief account of his diplomatic career and largely forgotten contribution to early American orientalism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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