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The Prester Quest Nicholas Jubber

The Prester Quest By Nicholas Jubber

The Prester Quest by Nicholas Jubber


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Account of a journey that began in Italy, encompassed the Middle East and ended in Ethiopia, at the subterranean tomb of a medieval king. This work combines a young man's enthusiasm with an historian's understanding of time and place and a traveller's eye for the people and places he meets on the way, it's an account of an adventure.

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The Prester Quest by Nicholas Jubber

In 1177, Pope Alexander III wrote a letter to the legendary Priest-King of the Indies, Prester John. As his emissary he chose his physician Master Philip. No one knew where the elusive monarch's kingdom lay (or whether he even existed), but Master Philip was undeterred and set out from Rome...and was never heard of again. Centuries later Nick Jubber found a copy of the Pope's letter and conceived a plan: to complete Master Philip's mission and deliver the letter, albeit eight hundred and twenty four years late. Crammed full of arcane history and learned trivia, both ancient and modern, "The Prester Quest" is the author's colourful account of a remarkable journey that began in Italy, encompassed the Middle East and ended in Ethiopia, at the subterranean tomb of a medieval king. Combining a young man's enthusiasm with an historian's understanding of time and place and a traveller's eye for the people and places he meets on the way, it's an ebullient, extremely readable (and somewhat eccentric) account of an extraordinary adventure.

The Prester Quest Reviews

'Gloriously entertaining...a heady blend of epic riddle and historical jigsaw that is written with exuberance, confidence and passion' - GILES MILTON. 'Engrossing and highly enjoyable...a sumptuous, entertaining and informative historical romp' - SPECTATOR. 'Excellent...he attacks his task with admirable energy and enthusiasm' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH. 'An inspiring madness, bright with medieval fervour for the obscure, yet softened by scepticism and unflagging humour...the modern mystical travelogue has here been given new life...an ending that justifies the book all on its own' - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY.

About Nicholas Jubber

Nicholas Jubber was educated at Oxford. He has travelled extensively in South America, Europe, the Middle East, East Africa and Afghanistan and worked as a freelance journalist. He is also a playwright and has won an Oxford New Writing award. THE PRESTER QUEST is his first book.

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GOR011276678
9780553816280
0553816284
The Prester Quest by Nicholas Jubber
Used - Like New
Paperback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
2006-01-02
560
Winner of Dolman First Travel Book Award 2006
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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