Author: Jordanus (Catalani, Bishop of Columbum)Publisher:
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Mirabilia Descripta
Author: Jordanus (Catalani, Bishop of Columbum)Publisher:
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Mirabilia Descripta, The Wonders of the East, by Friar Jordanus
Author: Henry YulePublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317095618
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Translated from the Latin Original, as published at Paris in 1839, in the Recueil de Voyages et de mémoires, of the Society of Geography, with the Addition of a Commentary'. The supplementary material includes the 1863 annual report. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1863.
Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East
Author: Catalani Bishop of Columbum active 1302-1330 JordanusPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Catalani Bishop of Columbum, also known as Jordanus, was an influential figure in the 14th century, particularly due to his extensive travels throughout the East. In his renowned work 'Mirabilia descripta: The Wonders of the East,' Jordanus vividly describes the exotic wonders and mysteries of the lands he explored, including India, Persia, and other regions. Through a combination of insightful observations and colorful anecdotes, the book presents a unique perspective on the cultural, geographical, and natural phenomena of the East. His writing style is engaging and informative, making it a valuable source for scholars and readers interested in medieval travel narratives. Jordanus's firsthand experiences and detailed descriptions create a vivid tapestry of the East that captivates the imagination and enriches the reader's understanding of the world beyond Western borders. This meticulously crafted work is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of the diverse and enchanting cultures of the East.
Mirabilia Descripta : The Wonders of the East
Author: Hakluyt SocietyThe Bradley Bibliography: Dendrology. 1911-12
Author: Alfred RehderPublisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The Bradley Bibliography: Forestry. 1914
Author: Alfred RehderPublisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The Bradley Bibliography: Dendrology, pt.1
Author: Alfred RehderPublisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Missionary Tropics
Author: Ines G. ŽupanovPublisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472114900
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
A provocative contribution to the history of early modern Euro-Asian interactions that provides new perspectives on the encounter between Catholicism and Hinduism in India
Trade, Travel, and Exploration in the Middle Ages
Author: John Block FriedmanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113559094X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Trade, Travel, and Exploration: An Encyclopedia is a reference book that covers the peoples, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to trade, travel and exploration during the Middle Ages, from the years A.D. 525 to 1492.
Before Orientalism
Author: Kim M. PhillipsPublisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812245482
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Drawing on medieval accounts of the earliest European journeys to China, India, Mongolia, and southeast Asia, Before Orientalism explores European attitudes toward Asian eating habits, sexual practices, femininities, and civility, reconstructing a precolonial vision of the East that was often neutral or admiring.