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In 1322 Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning 34 years later claiming to have travelled half-way round the world. His account of this - "The Travels"- was a popular and influential book. Yet in the 19th century scholars discredited it, claiming it was an elaborate fabrication. Milton sifts the facts from the fantasy.
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Softcover. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition 1997. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, As new. Edition 1997. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # D-321-745
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The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville
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Allison & Busby, United Kingdom, 1997
ISBN 10: 0749003952
ISBN 13: 9780749003951
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In 1322 Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning 34 years later claiming to have travelled half-way round the world. His account of this - "The Travels"- was a popular and influential book. Yet in the 19th century scholars discredited it, claiming it was an elaborate fabrication. Milton sifts the facts from the fantasy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001636206
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The Riddle and the Knight
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The Riddle and the Knight; In Search of Sir John Mandeville
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. The Riddle and the Knight; In Search of Sir John Mandeville, Milton, Giles. Published by Allison & Busby Ltd, 1998. Card covers. 240pp. Contents are in fine condition; light shelf wear to covers. Giles Milton's first book, The Riddle and the Knight, is a fascinating account of the legend of Sir John Mandeville, a long-forgotten knight who was once the most famous writer in medieval Europe In 1322 Mandeville left England on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning 34 years later claiming to have traveled half-way round the world. His account of this - "The Travels"- was a popular and influential book. Yet in the 19th century scholars discredited it, claiming it was an elaborate fabrication. Milton sifts the facts from the fantasy. Seller Inventory # 005305
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