Title: Prisoners of Prester John
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.
Subjects: Portuguese, History, Prester John (Legendary character), Portuguese, foreign countries, Prester john (legendary character), Ethiopia, history
Places: Ethiopia
People: Francisco Alvares
Time periods: 16th century, 1490-1889