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Chapter XVII, "Of the Order of Kalenderi" is introduced with the image of "a Santone or Holy man." The figure has piercings, burns across his forehead, and is shown without a shirt.

The print contains visualizations of the following, from left to right, top to bottom: Ebrictar Aga or he that brings the bacon to the Grand Signor; Selietar Aga or Sword bearer; Tulbentar Aga or he who makes the Grand Signon Turbant; and A page of…

Page 43 displays an introductory image to Chapter XI: "Of the Visier Azem or Prime Visier, his Office, the other fix Visiers of the Bench, and the Divan or Place of Judicature."

The image itself is of "The Prime Vizier" atop a horse, surrounded by…

An overview of the contents in the book.

The title page reads: "The Present State of the Ottoman Empire. Containing the Maxims of the Turkish Politie, the Most Material Points of the Mahometan Religious, their Sects and Heresies, their Convents and Religious Votaries, their Military…

A picture of an illustration of Emir Bashee, the head of the Turkish religion.

Image of the first chapter heading. The start of Rycaut's first section, his observations of the Turkish government and culture.

Image of the second chapter heading. Rycaut's observations on the Turkish religion.

A picture of an illustration of a holy man.

A picture of an illustration of an imam.