num_pages: 176
description: The Travels of Sir John Mandeville is a medieval travelogue that chronicles the adventures of an English knight as he journeys across the world in the 14th century. The book is believed to have been written by an anonymous author, and is considered one of the most important works of medieval literature.The book is divided into three parts, each of which describes a different part of the world. The first part covers the Holy Land and the Middle East, including Jerusalem, Egypt, and the Arabian Peninsula. The second part describes Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. The third and final part covers Europe, including Italy, Spain, and France.Throughout the book, Sir John Mandeville describes the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters on his travels. He also recounts many fantastical stories and legends, including tales of monsters, giants, and mythical creatures. The book also includes descriptions of religious sites, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and provides insights into the religious beliefs and practices of the people he encounters.The Travels of Sir John Mandeville was hugely popular in its time, and was translated into many different languages. It remains a fascinating and important work of medieval literature, providing a window into the world of the 14th century and the minds of the people who lived during that time.In that land of Job there ne is no default of no thing that is needful to man's body. There be hills, where men get great plenty of manna in greater abundance than in any other country. This manna is clept bread of angels. And it is a white thing that is full sweet and right delicious, and more sweet than honey or sugar. And it cometh of the dew of heaven that falleth upon the herbs in that country. And it congealeth and becometh all white and sweet. And men put it in medicines for rich men to make the womb lax, and to purge evil blood. For it cleanseth the blood and putteth out melancholy. This land of Job marcheth to the kingdom of Chaldea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Travels Of Sir John Mandeville
titlecomplete: The Travels Of Sir John Mandeville
genres: Biography, Medieval, Classics, Medieval History, History, Nonfiction, Travel, Literature, Adventure, 14th Century
ratings_count: 1389
publisher: Kessinger Publishing