I viaggi di Gio. da Mandavilla, vol. 2 by Sir John Mandeville
"I viaggi di Gio. da Mandavilla, vol. 2" by Sir John Mandeville is a historical account written in the late 14th century. The work serves as a travelogue that chronicles the experiences and observations of the author as he journeys through various regions of the world, detailing their cultures, geography, and peculiarities. It invites readers into an exploration of both familiar and exotic lands, examining the people, traditions, and wonders of these
diverse locales. At the start of this volume, the author recounts his previous discussions of the Holy Land and transitions to describing the surrounding regions. Mandeville mentions several notable places, such as Trabisonda, the land of the Amazons, and various kingdoms characterized by unique customs and practices. He vividly illustrates the wonders of these lands, including ancient mountains, rich cities, and peculiar traditions of local inhabitants, setting the stage for further tales of adventure and discovery that promise insights into the medieval worldview shaped by exploration and myth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mandeville, John, Sir |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Zambrini, Francesco, 1810-1887 |
| Title | I viaggi di Gio. da Mandavilla, vol. 2 |
| Alternate Title | I viaggi di Giovanni da Mandavilla, vol. 2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandeville%27s_Travels Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_viaggi_di_Mandeville |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60865 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 791 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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