The riddle and the knight
About this book
Reveals the life of the medieval knight whose accounts of journeys to Jerusalem, India, China, Tibet, and Sumatra inspired explorers and writers, but who was later discredited and ignored.
Details
- First published
- 1996
- OL Work ID
- OL1970053W
Subjects
Geography, MedievalTravel, MedievalTravelHistory and criticismMedieval TravelTravelers' writings, EnglishKnights and knighthoodMedieval GeographyChristian pilgrims and pilgrimagesBiographyMandeville, john, sirReisverhalenTravels (Mandeville)Pilgrims and pilgrimagesJourneys