Fadlan, Ibn
Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness: Arab Travellers in the Far North
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455076
- author:
- Fadlan, Ibn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, Discovery & Exploration
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A fascinating collection of medieval Arabic travel writing has been made available in English. Ibn Fadla-n's chronicles of his travels to the far north offer insight into the world of Arab geographers and the medieval lands they encountered. Based on an expedition to the upper Volga River in 922 AD, this translation provides a rare glimpse of Viking customs, dress, table manners, religion, and sexual practices. It is also notable for being the only eyewitness account ever written of a Viking ship cremation. Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines, with more than 1,700 titles published over many years.
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