Prisoners of Prester John
Subtitle: the Portuguese mission to Ethiopia in search of the mythical king, 1520-1526
By: Cates Baldridge
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786468003
Subjects: Portuguese; History; Prester John (Legendary character)
Description: "Chronicles Portugal's 16th century final attempt to locate the mythical kingdom of Prester John (a Christian nation rumored to be somewhere amidst pagans and Muslims), a six-year odyssey in Ethiopia resulting in collision with an isolated Christian kingdom. Summarizes Prester John myth and efforts it spawned. Focuses on the Ethiopian mission's chronicler, Father Francisco Álvares"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.