Evliya Çelebi (1611 -1682/85) is the most famous Ottoman Turkish traveler and explorer. He is well-known for his ten-volume travelogue, the Seyahatnâme ('Book of Travels'), a monumental narrative of his travels spanning over 40 years. In this account, he gives a broad perspective of the Ottoman world of the 17th century. Calling himself a "world traveler" (seyyâh-ı ‘âlem), Evliya was also a musician, soldier, dervish, and conversationalist with members of the court. Instead of writing a straightforward history book, he embellished the Seyahatnâme with stories and reflections to both educate and entertain his readers.