"Rather than focusing on the well-rehearsed facts of Columbus's achievements in the New World, Valerie Flint looks instead at his imaginative mental images, the powerful 'fantasies' that gave energy to his endeavors in the Renaissance. With him on his voyages into the unknown, he carried medieval notions gleaned from a Mediterranean tradition of tall tales about the sea, from books he had read, and from the mappaemundi--splendid schematic maps with fantastic inhabitants. After investigating these sources of Columbus's views ...
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"Rather than focusing on the well-rehearsed facts of Columbus's achievements in the New World, Valerie Flint looks instead at his imaginative mental images, the powerful 'fantasies' that gave energy to his endeavors in the Renaissance. With him on his voyages into the unknown, he carried medieval notions gleaned from a Mediterranean tradition of tall tales about the sea, from books he had read, and from the mappaemundi--splendid schematic maps with fantastic inhabitants. After investigating these sources of Columbus's views, Flint explains how the content of his thinking influenced his reports on his discoveries"--Publisher marketing.
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Poor. No dustjacket. Some knocks to cover edges. Tanning/foxing to textblock edges. Clipping stapled in at front endpaper. Significant underlining to content. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 260 p. Contains: Illustrations. Princeton Legacy Library, 5190.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0691056811. Name on front free endpaper, otherwise text clean and tight; Princeton Legacy Library, 5190; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 260 pages.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 260 p. Contains: Illustrations. Princeton Legacy Library, 5190. Audience: General/trade.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780691056814.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 260 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Princeton Legacy Library, 5190. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 5x0x8; Publisher's hardback in better than very good condition: firm and square, no scuffs, no cracks. Complete with original dustjacket, not showing any tears or chips. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.