Legendary Islands Of The Atlantic

A Study In Medieval Geography

von William H Babcock

212 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Legendary Islands of the Atlantic: A Study in Medieval Geography is a scholarly work by William H. Babcock that explores the myths and legends surrounding various islands in the Atlantic Ocean during the medieval period. The book is a comprehensive study of the geography, history, and folklore of these legendary islands, including the Isles of the Blessed, the Island of Antillia, and the Island of Brazil. Babcock examines the origins of these legends and their evolution over time, tracing their influence on medieval cartography and exploration. The book is richly illustrated with maps, artwork, and photographs, and includes extensive footnotes and a bibliography for further reading. Legendary Islands of the Atlantic is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of myth, history, and geography in 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.