The Amazing Travels of Ibn Battuta
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The Amazing Travels of Ibn Battuta by Fatima Sharafeddine
In 1325, when Ibn Battuta was just 21, he bid farewell to his parents in Tangier, Morocco, and embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca. It was 30 years before he returned home, having seen much of the world. In this book he recalls his amazing journey and the fascinating people, cultures, and places he encountered. He traveled extensively, throughout Islamic lands and beyond -- from the Middle East to Africa to Europe to Asia. Ibn Battuta kept a diary of his travels, and even though he lost it many times and had to recall and rewrite what he had seen, he kept a remarkable record of his years away. His meticulous observations, retold here by Fatima Sharafeddine and beautifully illustrated by Intelaq Mohammed Ali, give us a remarkable picture of what it was like to be a traveler nearly 700 years ago.
The illustrations, done in a style reminiscent of Persian miniatures, feature large-eyed figures in period dress and evocative glimpses of grand architecture* Kirkus Reviews *
Simple and dignified, this is an excellent tool to use when introducing youngsters to Arab history and culture. Highly Recommended. * Library Media Connection, STARRED REVIEW *
Simple and dignified, this is an excellent tool to use when introducing youngsters to Arab history and culture. Highly Recommended. * Library Media Connection, STARRED REVIEW *
Fatima Sharafeddine is an award-winning Lebanese writer who has twice been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. After receiving a B.A. in Early Childhood Education, she moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies. She now divides her time between Beirut and Brussels, where she writes and translates full time. Intelaq Mohammed Ali is an award-winning Iraqi illustrator, graphic designer and author, who lives in Iran.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781554984800 |
| ISBN 10 | 1554984807 |
| Title | The Amazing Travels of Ibn Battuta |
| Author | Fatima Sharafeddine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada |
| Year published | 2014-06-12 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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