Jordanus, Catalani, Bishop of Columbum, active 1302-1330 creator Yule, Henry, Sir 1820-1889 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 India -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 G Original publication data not identified 05040430 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65474 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134518.0 65474