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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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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 # GOR004699799
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Photos included in listing. About the book: 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. Seller Inventory # 1215
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 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. Giles Milton's interest in his subject shines through in this captivating story of the travels of Sir John Mandeville. Not only are there plenty of stories and descriptions to entertain, but you learn something new on every page too! This copy is in FINE condition in illustrated card wrappers as issued. Seller Inventory # 002337
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THE RIDDLE AND THE KNIGHT. in search of Sir John Mandeville.
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24.0 x 16.0cms 230pp b/w illusts very good+ hardback & dustwrapper Mandeville left England in 1322 for a 34 year pilgrimage and wrote a book about his adventures. Historians have questioned the veracity of his claims and dismissed his book as imaginative fiction. Milton argues that the book is built on a series of riddles. Seller Inventory # 30090484
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