The Travels of Sir John Mandeville
Description
Presented as the account of an English knight, this remarkable medieval travel narrative journeys through the Holy Land, Egypt, India, China, and the fantastical regions beyond. Alongside descriptions of distant peoples, customs, and landscapes, it recounts encounters with legendary creatures, strange societies, and wonders that blur the boundary between observation and invention. A compelling blend of adventure, folklore, geography, and satire, the work reveals how the medieval world imagined the unknown while subtly questioning the limits of received knowledge. Its enduring influence on explorers, artists, and writers attests to the extraordinary power of its vision.
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paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Aug 30, 2005
ISBN: 9780141441436
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Details
First Published
1357
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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