An Enquiry Into The Truth Of The Tradition, Concerning The Discovery Of America, By Prince Madog Ab Owen Gwynedd, About The Year, 1170 - Paperback

by John Williams (Author)

A bold whisper of discovery meets a measured scholarly gaze. An Enquiry Into The Truth Of The Tradition invites you to walk the fogged lanes of medieval Britain and along the coastal routes of legendary voyages, where myth and history brush hands. This English classic offers a concise, lucid survey of origins of america theories through the welsh exploration legends surrounding Prince Madog ab Owen Gwynedd. It threads a complete historical survey with fresh context, presenting a historical treatise that speaks to both the curious reader and the diligent scholar. The narrative breathes life into medieval maritime legends while inviting modern readers to weigh pre Columbian contact theories with clarity and care. It is a welcome classroom study resource for teachers and students, as well as a thoughtful companion for amateur history enthusiasts and classic-literature collectors alike. Literary significance and historical resonance sit at the heart of this edition: the work's enduring curiosity about contact across oceans, and its place in the tradition of British exploration narratives, are honoured here with careful restoration and reverent presentation. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A visually engaging, accessible, and compelling addition to any library, this volume stands as a touchstone for enthusiasts of medieval Britain, historical travel writing, and the study of epic maritime legends.