Letters and papers relating to Sir John de Mandeville (Jean de la Bourgogne)
MS. Eng. misc. d. 64
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Letters and papers relating to Sir John de Mandeville (Jean de la Bourgogne)
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. d. 64
Summary
Letters and papers relating to Sir John de Mandeville (Jean de la Bourgogne). Modernised version of the English translation of Mandeville's travels (text as in J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps' 1869 edition), with explanatory footnotes, composed and written by E. W. B. Nicholson: beg. 'Forasmuch as the land beyond the sea': ends abruptly in chapter 6 'is 40 journeys to pass by desert'.
An interleaved copy of the 1869 printed edition, largely annotated by Mr. Nicholson, was similarly bequeathed by him, and has been referenced 206. e. 85.
Date
Written in 1872-1907
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
59 Leaves
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Collection contents
Letters and papers relating to Sir John de Mandeville (Jean de la Bourgogne)
