Venetian Navigators - The Mystery of the Voyages of the Zen Brothers (Paperback, Main)

In the 1380s and 90s, Nicolo and Antonio Zen journeyed from Venice up the North Atlantic, encountering warrior princes, fighting savage natives and, just possibly, reaching the New World a full century before Columbus. The story of their adventure travelled throughout Europe, from the workshop of the great cartographer Mercator to the court of Elizabeth I. For centuries, the brothers were international celebrities, until, in 1835, the story was denounced as a 'tissue of lies' and the Zens faded into oblivion. Following in their footsteps Andrea di Robilant sets out to discover the truth about the Zen voyages in a journey that takes him from the crumbling Palazzo Zen in Venice to the Orkney Islands, the Faroes, Iceland and Greenland. Part history, part travelogue, Venetian Navigators is a charming tale of great journeys, fine detective work and faith, against the odds.

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	April 2012
Authors:	Andrea Di Robilant
Dimensions:	196 x 128 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	256
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-24378-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Geographical discovery & exploration Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions Promotions
LSN:	0-571-24378-9
Barcode:	9780571243785

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