| Full Title |
The Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge the Whych Dothe Teache a Man to Speake Parte of all Maner of Languages, and to Knowe the Usage and Fashion of al Maner of Countreys. And for to Know the Moste Parte of all Maner of Coynes of Money, the Whych is Currant in Every Region Made by Andrew Borde, of Physycke Doctor |
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| Language |
English |
| Year |
[1555?] |
| Text Type |
PrePostfTrav |
| Available Online |
Yes |
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| Prose / Verse |
mixed |
| Content |
Illustrations: 38
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| Activity Zones |
- England
- France
- German States
- Italy
- Spain
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| Comment |
Observation on his tour of Europe. Satirical verse followed by description of customs and manners of various peoples and countries. He includes details of food, weather and fashions. Gives information on money and foreign phrases. Illustrated with woodcuts. Dedicated to Lady Mary Daughter of King Henry VIII.
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| Authorship Notes |
Intended as medical treatise. Observation on his tour of Europe. Satirical verse followed by description of customs and manners of various peoples and countries from Norway to Greece. He includes details of food, weather and fashions. Gives information on money and foreign phrases. The 'Introduction' contained numbers, monetary information, and key foreign phrases including the first printed specimen of the Romani language. Illustrated with woodcuts. Dedicated to Lady Mary, Daughter of King Henry VIII.
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