Publisher's Synopsis
The Bondage and Travels of Johann Schiltberger is a historical account of the life and travels of Johann Schiltberger, a native of Bavaria, during the 14th and 15th centuries. The book chronicles Schiltberger's experiences as a captive of the Ottoman Turks, his travels throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, and his eventual return to Europe after almost thirty years of captivity and exploration. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the places Schiltberger visited, the people he encountered, and the customs and cultures he observed. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a medieval traveler, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe, Asia, and Africa during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
