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Legendary Islands Of The Atlantic: A Study In Medieval Geography

Legendary Islands Of The Atlantic: A Study In Medieval Geography

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Medieval & Renaissance HistorySports GeneralGeography

ISBN10: 1163397040
ISBN13: 9781163397046
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Legendary Islands of the Atlantic: A Study in Medieval Geography is a book written by William H. Babcock. The book is a comprehensive study of the mythical and legendary islands that were believed to exist in the Atlantic Ocean during the Middle Ages. Babcock delves into the origins of these legends, tracing their roots back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology and exploring how they evolved over time. He examines the various accounts of these islands that were recorded in medieval literature, including the works of famous writers such as Pliny the Elder and Marco Polo. The book also explores the cultural and historical significance of these legends, and how they influenced the worldview of medieval Europeans. Overall, Legendary Islands of the Atlantic is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and mythology of the medieval world.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.

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