Battutah, Ibn
The Travels of Ibn Battutah
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330418799
- author:
- Battutah, Ibn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic travel writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Travels of Ibn Battutah is a remarkable account of a life spent on the move, spanning over forty countries and seventy-five thousand miles. From the Volga to China and from Morocco to Tanzania, Ibn Battutah's journeys took him to the farthest reaches of the known world.
This edition, introduced by Mackintosh-Smith, brings Battuta's Travels into the spotlight alongside other masterpieces of travel writing. With its unique blend of ethnography, biography, anecdote, and observation, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the 14th century.
With its engaging narrative and insightful observations, The Travels of Ibn Battutah is a compelling read for anyone interested in history, travel, and the human experience.
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