The Travels of Sir John Mandeville by Sir John Mandeville

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Author Mandeville, John, Sir
Uniform Title Itinerarium. English
Title The Travels of Sir John Mandeville
Original Publication Macmillan and Co., 1900
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandeville%27s_Travels
Note Itinerarium
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1900 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
Summary "The Travels of Sir John Mandeville" by Sir John Mandeville is a historical travel narrative written during the 14th century. This work chronicles the purported adventures of a knight named John Mandeville as he journeys through various lands, including regions in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, while discussing the geography, customs, and notable sights of his travels. At the start of the narrative, Mandeville emphasizes the importance of the Holy Land, outlining its significance to all Christians and detailing his own travels from England to regions like Constantinople and Jerusalem. He shares insights about the spiritual landmarks and relics found in these areas, along with the customs and beliefs of the locals he encounters. Mandeville aims to provide guidance for those wishing to undertake pilgrimages to these sacred sites, positioning himself as an experienced traveler who understands the perils and wonders of the journey. The opening portions set a rich historical context while inviting readers into the mystical and complex world through which Mandeville travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note Translated from Anglo-Norman
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800
Subject Mandeville, John, Sir -- Travel
Subject Geography, Medieval
Subject Palestine -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Orient -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 782
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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