Publisher's Synopsis
The Voyage and Travel of Sir John Maundeville is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. It is a travelogue that recounts the adventures of Sir John Maundeville, a 14th-century English knight, as he journeys through the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. The book is based on Maundeville's own accounts of his travels, as well as on other sources such as the Bible, classical literature, and medieval legends.The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Maundeville's journey from England to the Holy Land, where he visits Jerusalem and other holy sites. The second part covers his travels through Egypt, Ethiopia, and Arabia, where he encounters exotic animals and learns about different cultures and religions. The third part chronicles his journey to India and Southeast Asia, where he visits cities such as Calicut, Sumatra, and Java.Throughout the book, Maundeville describes the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he meets, as well as the natural wonders he encounters. He also recounts his own adventures, including battles with sea monsters, encounters with pirates, and his search for the legendary land of Prester John.The Voyage and Travel of Sir John Maundeville is a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world, and a testament to the spirit of adventure and exploration that has driven humans throughout history.1883. This work treats the way to Jerusalem; and of marvels of Inde, with other islands and countries reprinted from the edition of 1725 AD, with an introduction, additional notes and glossary. The text from this volume is taken from manuscript Cotton. Tit. C. xvi, as given in the edition of 1725. All that Mr. Halliwell believes is known about the original author's life is given in the preface of the former editor. The language of this history is such as our ancestors spoke, 300 years ago: which is a curiosity, will compensate the reader for the solecisms and uncouth expressions, he will meet with. Before the art of printing was found out, there was no settled method of spelling, therefore the same word is often spelled different ways. This archaic English spelling may have the same word spelled several different ways on the same page.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
