{"title":"John Mandeville","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through the captivating tales of \u003cem\u003eThe Travels of Sir John Mandeville\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable work traditionally attributed to the enigmatic author John Mandeville. This fascinating collection is a cornerstone in the \u003cstrong\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e genre, originally penned in the 14th century. Although its authorship remains a subject of debate, the narrative is rich with the wonders and curiosities of the medieval world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Mandeville, or the persona associated with the name, invites readers to explore a fantastical blend of reality and myth as he recounts his incredible voyages across distant lands. His accounts detail a variety of exotic locations, cultures, and creatures, offering a window into the medieval mind's perception of the world beyond Europe. These tales were pivotal during an era when travel was rare and knowledge of foreign lands was both limited and marvellous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of historical adventures and legendary tales, the works attributed to John Mandeville provide not only insights into the medieval era's worldview but also deliver timeless entertainment. Dive into these spellbinding stories and let your imagination roam alongside this mysterious traveller. Explore our collection and uncover the legend of John Mandeville's journeys today!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-travels-of-sir-john-mandeville-by-john-mandeville-9780141441436","title":"The Travels of Sir John Mandeville","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOstensibly written by an English knight, \u003cem\u003eThe Travels of Sir John Mandeville\u003c\/em\u003e purport to relate his experiences in the Holy Land, Egypt, India, and China. Mandeville claims to have served in the Great Khan's army and to have travelled in the lands beyond—countries populated by dog-headed men, cannibals, Amazons, and Pygmies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Marco Polo's slightly earlier narrative ultimately proved more factually accurate, Mandeville's was widely known, used by Columbus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Martin Frobisher, and inspired writers as diverse as Swift, Defoe, and Coleridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis intriguing blend of fact, exaggeration, and absurdity offers both a fascinating insight into and subtle criticism of fourteenth-century conceptions of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556067463404,"sku":"9780141441436","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9216343482238.jpg?v=1750133297"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-mandeville.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}