Originally the book s name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently published by the french society of geography and in italy by count baldelli bone. Did venetian trader and explorer marco polo 125424 actually reach the court of kublai khan, serve the emperor as his emissary, and journey the distant lands of cathay for 17 years, as he relates in his travels of marco polo. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 10 wikisource. About 120 to 140 early manuscripts handprinted versions of the travels survive. This book is describing the polos travels through asia. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This country was called nakuerh and ma huan says, the king of nakuerh is also called the king of the tattooed faces. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. While he was imprisoned, he met a writer from the city of pisa who encouraged marco to write of his travels in asia.
With copious notes, illustrating the route and observations of the author, and comparing them with those of more recent travellers. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polos travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano and commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue by rustichello da pisa and marco polo, describing the supposed travels of the latter through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1271 and 1298. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants. Polo rose rapidly in favour and became governor of an important district. Previous part 15 next part 17 a lecture with a bibliography which is the basis of the list of this edition of marco polo. I wanted to read marco polo s travels in a good english translation, with accompanying medieval illustrations and modern photos and references to the places and events mentioned, and thats exactly what this book provides. The country contains numerous towns and villages, and has everything in plenty. Great princes, kings, knights and people of all degrees who desire to get knowledge of the sundry regions of the world, take this book and cause it to be read to you. It could be circulated only one copy at a time, since printing in europe did not begin until almost 200 years later. Travels by marco polo the 974th greatest nonfiction book of. Everyman s library edited by ernest rhys travel and topography marco polo s travels with an introduction by john masefield the publishers of jlbefr will be pleased to send freely to all applicants a list of the published and projected volumes. This superb book is exactly what i was looking for.
Including the unabridged third edition 1903 of henry yules annotated translation, as revised by henri cordier. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polos travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Marco polo was a thirteenthcentury venetian explorer, arguably the worlds most welltraveled explorer, and the travels of marco polo chronicles his journey through asia as a special envoy to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hyde, real and imaginary journeys in the later middle ages, bulletin of. The resulting book, called the description of the world. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. The travels of marco polo by manuel komroff alibris.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. Even then, the city where he was born venicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. In armenia he found petroleum, of which there was a fountain whence rises oil in such abundance, that a hundred ships might be at once loaded with it. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. The travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing the travels of the latter through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1271 and 1291.
His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. The travels of marco polo by jason goodwin in doc, epub, rtf download e book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The travels of marco polo the venetian by polo, marco, 125423 marsden, william, 17541836. The book of the travels of marco polo, containing so much that must be. The travels of marco polo, by marco polo original preface. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of. Click download or read online button to get marco polo book now. The travels of marco polo presents a broad and wideranging panorama of kubilai khans thirteenth century empire. Marco polo s adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 10 wikisource, the. If the book is to be believed, marco polo spent seventeen years in china, during which time. May 02, 2009 the toakobin, the greater tattooedface people, most probably represents the dagroian, or dagoyum, of marco polo.
The travels of marco polo free pdf, doc, epub, rtf. The travels of marco polo, the venetian public library uk. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. His late thirteenth century account has been translated numerous times, one of the most popular editions being henry yules tr. The travels of marco polo volume 1 the project gutenberg ebook of the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The valley of the kinsha kiang, near the lower end of the caindu of marco polo.
He helped the reader to explain some descriptions and in addition, he proved some facts. Marco polo is sent to investigate and report back his findings about people, customs, culture, climate, flora and fauna, game, birds and. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. An authoritative version of marco polos book does not. The travels of marco polo is the usual english title of marco polo s travel book, nicknamed il milione the million, see below or le livre des merveilles the book of wonders. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. This book is the 974th greatest nonfiction book of all time as determined by. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource, the. It was perhaps the first book to achieve bestseller status before the invention of the printing pressit was certainly the most controversial.
The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. When marco polo arrived at the court of the great khan pekin had just been rebuilt. Ye shall find therein all kinds of wonderful things, for no person hath had so much experience of the divers parts of the world as. My way marco polo travel journal passport cover marco polo travel journals by marco polo travel publishing and a great selection of related books. Marco polo was the frst western traveller to speak of burma mien. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. In 1298, marco captained a galleyship in a battle against venices rival city, genoa, and was captured as a prisoner of war. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. Volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. The famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family.
This chapter provides information on the travels of marco polo, from chapter 2 of the book everyday life. The travels of marco polo arvindguptatoys books gallery. In this way he gained firsthand knowledge of a great civilisation and described it with astounding accuracy and detail. The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. The travels of marco polo written by marco polo edited by peter harris translated by william marsden introduction by colin thubron hardcover pub date. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. When nicolo and maffeo polo departed venice, italy, they took marco polo with them. Pdf the road to xanadu in the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo volume ii from project gutenberg. The lesser hermenia is governed by a certain king, who maintains a just rule in his dominions, but is himself subject to the tartar. Marco polo september 15, 1254 january 9, 24 was a venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in il milione the millions, now known as the travels of marco polo, a book which did much to introduce europeans to central asia and china. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. Publication date 1908, 1929 printing usage public domain.
The travels of marco polo the complete yulecordier edition. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, and also developed an interest in history and geography. The travels of marco polo questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the travels of. Now in a handsome and newly revised hardcover edition.
Everyman s library edited by ernest rhys travel and topography marco polo s travels with an introduction by john masefield the publishers of jlbefr will be pleased to send freely to all applicants a list of the published and projected volumes to be comprised under. The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east in the nineteenth century and. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. Squashed and nicely abridged books the travels of marco polo.
Its been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of marco polo as the icon of the bold traveller. In armenia he found petroleum, of which there was a fountain whence rises oil in such abundance, that a. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. This description of his travels and stays in the orient, including asia, persia, china and indonesia, between 1271 and 1298 is also known as oriente poliano or. I wanted to read marco polos travels in a good english translation, with accompanying medieval illustrations and modern photos and references to the places and events mentioned, and thats exactly what this book provides. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai khan. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Marco polo was a thirteenthcentury venetian explorer, arguably the worlds most welltraveled explorer, and the travels of marco polo chronicles his journey through asia as. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Many years later, marco polo, with the assistance of a romance novel writer, composed a book entitled the travels of marco polo, or, a description of the world. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This page contains details about the nonfiction book travels by marco polo published in 1298.
Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. The amount of appropriate material, and of acquaintance with the mediaeval geography of some parts of asia, which was acquired during the compilation of a work of kindred character for the hakluyt society, 1 could hardly fail to suggest as a fresh labour in the same field the. We can see that the translator of the travels of marco polo on every page made notes. The quality is outstanding, the text, illustrations etc. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east in the nineteenth century and the revision of this translation by henri. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23.
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