02457cam a22003373u 4500 65474 UtSlPG 20260610134518.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05040430 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Jordanus, Catalani, Bishop of Columbum, active 1302-1330 Mirabilia descripta: The wonders of the East Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-31 Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mirabilia descripta: The Wonders of the East" by Friar Jordanus is a travel narrative written in the 14th century. This work documents the author's experiences and observations during his travels in India and surrounding regions, blending factual descriptions with tales of marvels and curiosities that reflect the author's credulity and the medieval perspective on exotic lands. The text navigates through various cultures, natural phenomena, and wonders, offering a glimpse into the world as seen through the eyes of a fourteenth-century missionary. At the start of the narrative, Jordanus sets a tone of awe and wonder as he recounts extraordinary phenomena observed during his travels. He describes a remarkable whirlpool located between Sicily and Calabria, provides insights into the fables of Armenia, and recounts tales of animals and people in Persia, highlighting the peculiarities of their culture and customs. His descriptions convey a mix of fantastical elements, such as winged cats and vast serpents, alongside genuine geographical and ethnographic observations, demonstrating both his keen observation skills and the mystical allure of the East as perceived in the medieval era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 India -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Yule, Henry, Sir, 1820-1889 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65474 106297 106297