"The Voiage and Travayle of Sir John Maundeville, Knight" by Sir John Mandeville, tells of a knight's extraordinary journey to Jerusalem and distant lands, revealing the wonders of the East and the significance of the Holy Land. Beginning with Jerusalem, the author shows its importance in Christian belief. He expresses his intentions to guide readers through his travels, sharing experiences from countries like Turkey, Egypt, and regions of India. This sets the stage for a journey filled with amazing sights, cultural observations, and deep religious thoughts, inviting readers into a historical and fantastical world of exploration.
The Voiage and Travayle of Sir John Maundeville Knight Which treateth of the way towards Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countreys
By John Mandeville
Embark on an incredible voyage with a knight as he recounts his adventures to the Holy Land and beyond, revealing amazing wonders.
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About the AuthorThe Travels of Sir John Mandeville, commonly known as Mandeville's Travels, is a book written between 1357 and 1371 that purports to be the travel memoir of an Englishman named Sir John Mandeville across the Islamic world as far as India and China. The earliest-surviving text is in French, followed by translations into many other languages; the work acquired extraordinary popularity. Despite the extremely unreliable and often fantastical nature of the travels it describes, it was used as a work of reference: Christopher Columbus, for example, was heavily influenced by both this work and Marco Polo's earlier Travels.
The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, commonly known as Mandeville's Travels, is a book written between 1357 and 1371 that purports to be the travel memoir of an Englishman named Sir John Mandeville across the Islamic world as far as India and China. The earliest-surviving text is in French, followed by translations into many other languages; the work acquired extraordinary popularity. Despite the extremely unreliable and often fantastical nature of the travels it describes, it was used as a work of reference: Christopher Columbus, for example, was heavily influenced by both this work and Marco Polo's earlier Travels.
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