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His pilgrimage through the East began in 1271 when, still a teenager, he found himself traversing the most exotic lands-from the dazzling Mongol empire to Tibet and Burma. This fascinating chronicle still serves as the most vivid depiction of the mysterious East in the Middle Ages. This brilliant volume vividly brings to life the mysterious East in the Middle Ages by chronicling the author's journey from Venice to Asia, during which he met people...
5) Othello
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Series
Language
English
Description
Unique features include an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of Signet Classic Shakespeare series, plus a special introduction to the play by the editor Sylvan Barnet, Tufts University. This book contains information on the source from which Shakespeare derived "Othello"--Selections from Giraldi Cinthio's "Hecatommithi". Special introduction by Alvin Kernan, Princeton University.
Author
Series
Grosset's universal library volume UL 238
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
11) The Earth's Moon
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Examines the many facets and puzzles of our Moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.
16) Our solar system
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, and stars of our solar system and some of the still unsolved mysteries of the universe.
20) The sun
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Series
Publisher
G. Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Discusses the origins, physical makeup, and relationship to earth of the huge star called the sun.