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The Description of Wales is a historical and geographical account of Wales written by Gerald of Wales, also known as Giraldus Cambrensis, in the late 12th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a detailed description of the geography, natural resources,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Description of Wales by Geraldus Cambrensis

Reproduction of the original: The Description of Wales by Geraldus Cambrensis

Williams' classic edition of Hoare's classic translation is here augmented with almost 200 new annotations concerning quotations, language, geography, history, and customs alluded to in the text.

CAMBRIA, which, by a corrupt and common term, though less proper, is in modern times called Wales, is about two hundred miles long and one hundred broad. The length from Port Gordber in Anglesey to Port Eskewin in Monmouthshire is eight days' journey in extent; the breadth from... Read Full Overview

CAMBRIA, which, by a corrupt and common term, though less proper, is in modern times called Wales, is about two hundred miles long and one hundred broad. The length from Port Gordber in Anglesey to Port Eskewin in Monmouthshire is eight days' journey in extent; the breadth from... Read Full Overview

CAMBRIA, which, by a corrupt and common term, though less proper, is in modern times called Wales, is about two hundred miles long and one hundred broad. The length from Port Gordber in Anglesey to Port Eskewin in Monmouthshire is eight days' journey in extent; the breadth from... Read Full Overview

The Description of Wales is a historical book written by Geraldus Cambrensis, also known as Gerald of Wales. The book provides a detailed account of Wales during the 12th century, including its geography, people, customs, and history. Geraldus Cambrensis was a Welsh cleric and... Read Full Overview

The Description of Wales is a historical and geographical account of Wales written by Geraldus Cambrensis, a Welsh scholar and cleric, in the 12th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes the land, people, and customs of Wales, while the second part... Read Full Overview