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The Islands of Unwisdom is an historical novel by Robert Graves, published in 1949. It was also published in the UK as The Isles of Unwisdom.
- Robert Graves
- 1949
Robert Graves. 3.59. 119 ratings7 reviews. he Islands of Unwisdom is an historical novel by Robert Graves, published in 1949. It was also published in the UK as The Isles of Unwisdom. It is a reconstruction of an historic event, the voyage of Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira to find the Solomon Islands.
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Aug 27, 2019 · The Isles of Unwisdom. by. Graves, Robert, 1895-. Publication date. 1950. Topics. Mendafia de Neira, Alvaro, d. 1595 -- Fiction, Solomon Islands -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction. Publisher.
Mar 6, 2014 · Set in the Age of Exploration, The Islands of Unwisdom tells the story of the ill-fated Don Álvaro de Mendaña y Neyra, a Spanish explorer set on finding the Solomon Islands, the...
- Robert Graves
- Rosetta Books, 2014
- 0795336837, 9780795336836
May 17, 2012 · These Christian souls flit from island to island, plundering, murdering, raping, and indulging in sundry un-Christian acts. The women of the expedition, like the General's wife, Ysabel, are bawdy, beautiful and a bit depraved- as they in turn find the native women of the islands.
Mar 6, 2014 · Set in the Age of Exploration, The Islands of Unwisdom tells the story of the ill-fated Don Álvaro de Mendaña y Neyra, a Spanish explorer set on finding the Solomon Islands, the mythical source of King Solomon’s vast wealth.
Author: Robert Graves. Summary: A reconstruction of an historic event, the voyage of voyage of Álvaro de Mendaña de Neirato find the Solomon Islands. The story summarises the reasons why Spain lost its early lead in exploring the world. Print Book, English, 1949. Edition: View all formats and editions.
