The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This title describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. It provides a view into the medieval world.
Full description- Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
- Published: 14 December 1978
- Format: Paperback 336 pages
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- Categories: Literary Essays | Physical Geography & Topography | British & Irish History | Early History: C 500 To C 1450/1500 | Medieval History | Guidebooks
- ISBN 13: 9780140443394 ISBN 10: 0140443398
- Sales rank: 190,199
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Full description for The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales
Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and "The Journey Through Wales" describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick's Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David's and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in "The Description", which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.
