Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah
Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002351
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyMiddle East • Medieval Era
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah, Tim Mackintosh-Smith embarks on an immersive journey, retracing the 14th-century travels of the explorer Ibn Battutah. Merging history with contemporary experiences, Mackintosh-Smith explores diverse cultures and landscapes while reflecting on the enduring impact of Battutah’s extensive journeys.
Adventurous
Informative
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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Travels with a Tangerine by Tim Mackintosh-Smith offers rich, vivid narratives blending modern travel with historical insights into Ibn Battutah's journeys. Praised for its humor and cultural depth, it occasionally lags in pace and detailed digressions. Overall, it provides an engaging exploration of historical travel and contemporary experiences.
Who Should Read Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah?
Readers who enjoy Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah likely savor historical travelogues, rich cultural insights, and Middle Eastern history. Comparable to William Dalrymple's In Xanadu, they appreciate blending scholarly research with personal narrative, exploring historical figures' paths.
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyMiddle East • Medieval Era
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
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