English Wayfaring Life In The Middle Ages (Xivth Century)

By Jean Jules Jusserand

Book Overview

A vivid invitation to a vanished world, this English Wayfaring Life in the Middle Ages (XIVth Century) opens a window on the training ground of modern travel writing. Let the pages carry you across medieval Europe, where journeys become mirrors of daily life, faith, commerce and curiosity. J. J. Jusserand's historical travel writing gathers a rich travel narratives collection that threads together vivid scenes of medieval daily life, travel customs and inns, and cross cultural exchanges. The book situates xivth century europe with the sensibility of a seasoned observer, offering glimpses of rural routes, bustling towns, and the networks that animated medieval europe settings. For general readers and scholars alike, it reads as both an engaging travelogue and an academic reference work, inviting fresh discoveries within a well-curated anthology of travel writing. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a mere reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure-an inviting starting point for anyone curious about medieval travel, and an essential addition for fans of france medieval travel writers and the wider tapestry of medieval europe settings. A lucid, inspiring companion for casual readers and classic-literature collectors, weaving warmth, precision and enduring appeal through every page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354840205
• ISBN13: 9789354840203
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"