William of Rubruck was a Franciscan friar who wrote the first great travel book about Asia. In 1253–55 he made the journey from the Holy Land to the court of the Great Khan Möngke at Qaraqorum in Mongolia and back again. . . . William was interested in all that he saw. . . . His account is particularly vivid because he related to the individual people he met. This is the first annotated translation to be made from the definitive Latin text published by A. Van den Wyngaert in 1929; and Peter Jackson and David Morgan are to be congratulated on producing an exemplary edition. The historical introduction is comprehensive and succinct; the translation excellent and idiomatic; while the notes clarify the text and explain why important variant readings have been chosen. --Bernard Hamilton; Times Literary Supplement
#3255653 in Books G B Ryan 2002-09-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.32 x .62 x 5.28l; .55 #File Name: 0871319926128 pagesHard Sense In Soft Words
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Hot Saint Patrick's Day giftBy Norma T. D.This hardcover is decorated throughout with Celtic designs and script. It would make a great St. Patrick's Day gift.The 228 Irish proverbs are arranged according to what they involve. Proverbs involving horses are collected together; for example; regardless of the advice given. The same goes for marriage; whiskey; hunger and other items. As the author says; Irish proverbs often have a sting in their tails and you can't rely on them to be tame and polite.Each group of proverbs is illustrated by a story; some of which seem more relevant than others. The stories range from Celtic mythology through feudal times through rebellion to the present day. You'll meet a fairy princess; a lovesick wizard; some bad-tempered warriors; a pirate queen; a child ghost; a doomed patriot and a woman attacked by a swan in a public park. Some stories are sad; some are funny. All are entertaining.
