Travel writing

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Berta Raposo, Walther L. Bernecker (Hrsg./eds

"Hauptgegenstand dieses Sammelbandes ist die Darstellung spanischer Städte und Landschaften, Reisewege und Kulturdenkmäler in der deutschen Reiseliteratur vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart. Einige der Beiträge gehen ausserdem auf Werke der fiktionalen Literatur ein, deren Handlung in Spanien spielt. In seiner Gesamtheit bietet der Band historische ebenso wie literatur- und kulturwissenschaftliche Fragestellungen und Methoden. Im Ergebnis verstehen die Analysen sich als Beitrag zur Erforschung inter- und transkultureller Beziehungen zwischen der deutschsprachigen Welt und Spanien." --

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Kevin Stuart

This text examines the influence of medieval conceptions of the Mongols as monsters, how these impressions affected the creation of a "Mongol" racial category for mankind, what travellers observed and reported while in Mongol domains, the realm of fiction and film in the field of Mongolian studies.

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Emma Merritt

NOW... Seeking a cure for a mysterious new virus, devoted doctor Beth Balfour travels to a far-off Scottish castle to find a remedy described in an ancient text: a delicate, silvery flower called Nightlace. It exists, to her dismay, only in the portrait of a seductive eleventh-century laird. Struck by a sudden feeling of deja vu, Beth reaches out to tough the picture... and tumbles through a rift in time! THEN... A conspiracy against his king has loyal subject and Highlander Lawren mac Galloway pacing the halls of his splendid castle, looking every inch the dangerous warlock his enemies whisper he is. But before the night is over, a stunning upstart of a woman claiming to be from another century will call him other things: scoundrel, bully -- beloved.... FOREVER From acclaimed author Emma Merritt comes a very different kind of love story -- the romantic tale of a woman who journeys back through the mists of time to medieval Scotland, where she has lived before... and will live again.

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James Lasdun and Pia Davis

Fully updated for 2005—The classic guide to the dazzling landscapes and hidden delights of two of Italy's most tantalizing provincesJames Lasdun and Pia Davis offer forty walks through the spectacular countryside of Tuscany and Umbria. Arranged for the utmost flexibility—from half-day outings easily accessible from a city base to day walks that can be linked together in a series—the itineraries combine the pleasures of walking and eating with one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Calling at medieval hill towns, secluded Benedictine abbeys, spring-fed pools, and Etruscan ruins, Walking and Eating in Tuscany and Umbria enables travelers to discover Italy’s finest delights in a singularly rewarding way.Featuring:• New and revised walks• Clear, easy-to-follow maps• Suggestions for local food and wine and the best restaurants, hotels, and family- run accommodations• Half-day, full-day, or overnight itineraries• Practical tips, including information on climate, what to take, what to wear, and much more