The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, Knight

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Also known as: “The Travels of Sir John Mandeville”

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The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, Knight is a collection of tales about the world, purportedly written by Sir John Mandeville. The actual author's identity is unknown, and it's uncertain if they ever traveled, as the book largely compiles existing travel narratives and encyclopedias with imaginative additions.1

The work, which originated in French around 1356, describes fantastical lands and legendary figures like Prester John. Despite being considered a great traveler in the Middle Ages, Mandeville's reputation as a truthful narrator diminished with the Age of Exploration. Nevertheless, the book has remained popular and readable.1

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Sir John Mandeville
…tales from around the world, The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, Knight, generally known as The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. The tales are selections from the narratives of genuine travelers, embellished with Mandeville’s additions and described as his own adventures.
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…tales from around the world, The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, Knight, generally known as The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. The tales are selections from the narratives of genuine travelers, embellished with Mandeville’s additions and described as his own adventures.
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Secular prose
…is likely to have been The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, the supposed adventures of Sir John Mandeville, knight of St. Albans, on his journeys through Asia. Though the work now is believed to be purely fictional, its exotic allure and the occasionally arch style of its author…
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…is likely to have been The Voyage and Travels of Sir John Mandeville, the supposed adventures of Sir John Mandeville, knight of St. Albans, on his journeys through Asia. Though the work now is believed to be purely fictional, its exotic allure and the occasionally arch style of its author…
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