""A Pageant of the Thirteenth Century"" is a book written by John Jacob Coss, which was published in 1914. The book was written to celebrate the seven hundredth anniversary of Roger Bacon, and it was given by Columbia University. The book is a pageant, which means that it is a theatrical performance that is designed to be entertaining and informative. The pageant is set in the thirteenth century, and it tells the story of Roger Bacon and his contributions...