Mirabilia Descripta, Catalani Bishop of Columbum Jordanus, Sir Henry Yule (9781023447775) — Readings Books

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Mirabilia Descripta

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Journey to medieval India with "Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East, by Friar Jordanus." This captivating account offers a rare glimpse into 14th-century India through the eyes of Catalani Jordanus, a Christian friar whose missionary travels brought him face-to-face with the marvels of the East.

A significant early work on Indian description and travel, "Mirabilia descripta" provides invaluable historical insights into the region's culture, geography, and society. Explore the world as it was perceived centuries ago, encountering both the wonders and challenges faced by those who ventured into unfamiliar lands. This republication makes accessible a fascinating primary source for anyone interested in the history of India, medieval travel, and early missionary accounts. Discover the enduring power of firsthand narratives and the timeless allure of exploration with this remarkable historical document.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
112
ISBN
9781023447775

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Journey to medieval India with "Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East, by Friar Jordanus." This captivating account offers a rare glimpse into 14th-century India through the eyes of Catalani Jordanus, a Christian friar whose missionary travels brought him face-to-face with the marvels of the East.

A significant early work on Indian description and travel, "Mirabilia descripta" provides invaluable historical insights into the region's culture, geography, and society. Explore the world as it was perceived centuries ago, encountering both the wonders and challenges faced by those who ventured into unfamiliar lands. This republication makes accessible a fascinating primary source for anyone interested in the history of India, medieval travel, and early missionary accounts. Discover the enduring power of firsthand narratives and the timeless allure of exploration with this remarkable historical document.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
112
ISBN
9781023447775