Legendary Islands of the Atlantic: A Study of Medieval Geography by Babcock
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"Legendary Islands of the Atlantic: A Study of Medieval Geography" by William H. Babcock is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into mythical islands that have captivated the imaginations of seafarers and cartographers from antiquity through the Middle Ages, examining legends and accounts alongside the historical context of their exploration. It particularly focuses on the geography and significance of these legendary islands, including the well-known tales
of Atlantis and St. Brendan's voyages. At the start of the book, Babcock introduces the historical backdrop that inspired the legends of various legendary islands in the Atlantic. He explores how ancient Mediterranean civilizations, notably the Phoenicians and Greeks, ventured into the unknown waters and were likely influenced by folklore and myths in their cartographic endeavors. The opening also discusses seminal figures and texts, such as Plato's account of Atlantis, while addressing the combination of fact and fiction that contributed to the shaping of medieval geography, drawing connections between these legends and real historical explorations. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific islands, such as Brazil, the Seven Cities, and the mysterious discoveries of explorers like St. Brendan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Babcock, William Henry, 1849-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22007636 |
| Title | Legendary Islands of the Atlantic: A Study of Medieval Geography |
| Credits | E-text prepared by ellinora, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography, Medieval |
| Subject | Geography, Medieval -- Atlantic Ocean |
| Subject | Geographical myths |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65103 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1238 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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