David Laing Purves

Title: The English Circumnavigators ... Edited with notes, etc., etc., by D. L. Purves and R. Cochrane. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The HISTORY OF TRAVEL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection contains personal narratives, travel guides and documentary accounts by Victorian travelers, male and female. Also included are pamphlets, travel guides, and personal narratives of trips to and around the Americas, the Indies, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Purves, David Laing; Cochrane, Robert; 1882. 831 p.; 8 . 010026.f.60.

Journey through medieval England with Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales and Other Poems," a cornerstone of English literature. This collection captures the vibrant spirit of a bygone era through compelling poetry written in Middle English. "Canterbury Tales" presents a diverse group of pilgrims traveling together, each sharing their unique stories and perspectives along the way. Beyond the iconic "Canterbury Tales," this volume includes a selection of Chaucer's other significant poetic works. Experience the richness of medieval storytelling and language, offering a glimpse into the social customs, beliefs, and humor of the time. Dive into the world of English poetry from 1100 to 1500 and discover why Chaucer remains one of history's most celebrated voices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Journey through medieval England with Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales and Other Poems," a cornerstone of English literature. This collection captures the vibrant spirit of a bygone era through compelling poetry written in Middle English. "Canterbury Tales" presents a diverse group of pilgrims traveling together, each sharing their unique stories and perspectives along the way. Beyond the iconic "Canterbury Tales," this volume includes a selection of Chaucer's other significant poetic works. Experience the richness of medieval storytelling and language, offering a glimpse into the social customs, beliefs, and humor of the time. Dive into the world of English poetry from 1100 to 1500 and discover why Chaucer remains one of history's most celebrated voices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.