Talbot Mundy, philosopher of adventure : a critical biography / Brian Taves.
| Author/creator | Taves, Brian |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From wanderer to writer, 1879-1913 -- The Yasmini Conundrum, 1913-1921 -- War and its colonial impact, 1916-1919 -- From Jerusalem to Jimgrim, 1919-1921 -- Journey west, 1921-1923 -- The masters, 1923-1926 -- The ancient world, 1924-1928 -- Failures, 1926-1929 -- New faith, 1928-1931 -- Lost trails, 1931-1937 -- An audience of millions, 1936-1940 -- Legacy. |
| Abstract | "This biography chronicles both the actual travels and the philosophical meanderings of Talbot Mundy. He was one of the first Western writers to show an appreciation of Eastern culture, and his writing became an outlet for his radical ideas on religion and philosophy"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-296) and index. |
| Bibliography note | "Appendix A: books by Talbot Mundy": p. 261. |
| Bibliography note | "Appendix B: chronological list of original publications of Talbot Mundy's work": p. 262-272. |
| LCCN | 2005020109 |
| ISBN | 0786422343 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR6025.U66 Z895 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |