The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. Not a normal book more a forensic account account how it the book came into existance i am giving up on it and getting a more normal account of marco polo s travels and experiences. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Marco polo author marco polo was born in 1254, joining his father on a journey to china in 1271. Marco polo carries his popular book il milione, known in english as the travels of marco polo, in this 19thcentury mosaic in the doriatursi. 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. Apr 17, 2012 the travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1. The travels of marco polo complete mobi classics ebook. Complete by marco polo and rustichello of pisa, translated by henry yulethe travels of marco polo is the usual english title of marco polos travel book, nicknamed il milione or le livre des merveilles the book of wonders. Marco polo is remembered thanks to a colorful and popular narrative about his eastward voyage, known simply as the travels of marco.
There is evidence that marco travelled extensively in the mongol empire and it is fairly certain he visited india. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource, the free. Written in the th century, the travels of marco polo details italian explorer marco polos movements through asia between 1271 and 1295. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 1 wikisource, the. The first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polos actual text. Almost 750 years later, acclaimed author john man traveled in marco polos footsteps to xanadu then on to beijing and through modern china in search of the history behind the legend. Polos remarkable story became a hugely influential book, the travels of marco polo. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. The travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polos journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. The country contains numerous towns and villages, and has everything in plenty. In armenia he found petroleum, of which there was a fountain whence rises oil in such abundance, that a.
In some cases, he has opinions about the people therein. 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. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. The travels of marco polo modern library classics by marco polo, manuel komroff editor, william marsden translator, jason goodwin introduction seller ergodebooks published 20011204 condition used. Book ii of the great kublai khan and of provinces visited on journeys westward and southward. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 2 wikisource, the free. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano, but commonly called 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. The travels of marco polo, by marco polo original preface. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Travel and topography nineteenth century collections online. The book was cowritten by rustichello da pisa, an italian writer who met polo while the two were in prison in genoa, italy. 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. Kublai, on hearing of this amazing wealth, desired to conquer the island, and sent two of his barons with a very large fleet containing warriors, both horsemen and on foot. Marco polo 125429 has achieved an almost archetypal status as a t. Usually known to us today as the travels of marco polo. Page 153 here are also red pearls, large, and of equal value with the white, with many other precious stones. 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.
The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Now let us proceed and speak of another country which is seven days journey from this one towards the southeast, and the name of which is keshimur. Marco polo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marco polo 125429 has achieved an almost archetypal status as a traveller, and his travels is one of the first great travel books of western literature. 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 also revealed the wonders of xanadu, the summer capital of mongol emperor kublai khan. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco. He was one of the first europeans to explore central asia and east asia.
The travels of marco polo contains the original account, from the fourrteenth century, of a venetian merchants experience in the far east of that day. Of the people of lesser armenia, he has this to say. The travels of marco polo hardcover october 21, 2008. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Marco polo 1254 to january 8, 24 was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. His account of those travels, known in english as the travels of marco polo, is a classic. This edition, selected and edited by the great scholar manuel komroff, also features the classic and stylistically brilliant marsden translation, revised and corrected. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from europe to asia from 1271 to 1295 and remaining in china for 17 of those years.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. Pasciai, and it is contrary to all my experience of the interpretation of marco polo to attempt to torture the name in the way which has been common with commentators professed and occasional. 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. Print word pdf wood, in 1838, found the whole country between talikan and faizabad nearly as depopulated as marco found that between kishm and badakhshan. There is a very large export of it from fuchau, and even the chief fuel at that city is from a kind of fir. The account of marco polo s travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice. Description of the island of chipangu, and the great kaans despatch of a host against it. On his return to the west he was made a prisoner of war and met rustichello of pisa, with whom he collaborated on this book. On his return to the west he was made a prisoner of war and met rustichello of. For a twentyfirstcentury reader to make head or tail of the account, a set of explanations, at the very least of the geography, would be essential. Dec 03, 2019 marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. He wrote his famous travels whilst a prisoner in genoa. 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 text is comprised of a prologue and four subsequent books.
Many other explorers, including christopher columbus, looked up to him. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, translated by henry yule. Marco polo was known for the book, travels of marco polo, where he talked about asia. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource, the. Aug 06, 2018 usually known to us today as the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo great tales from long ago by felicity trotman, daniel woods and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Complete by marco polo and rustichello of pisa, translated by henry yulethe travels of marco polo is the usual english title of marco polo s travel book, nicknamed il milione or le livre des merveilles the book of wonders. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written marco. The first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polo s actual text. I desire to take this opportunity of recording my grateful sense of the unsparing labour, learning, and devotion, with which my fathers valued friend. Like someone spinning a yarn of his adventures as an intergalactic warrior in the far reaches of outer space, polo told a tale that was almost mythical yet in most particulars absolutely true and accurate.
This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,230 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 1. But pashai seems to me the reading to which all texts tend, whilst it is clearly expressed in the g. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The travels of marco polo issue 306 of everymans library issue 306 of everymans library. Note 1 the country contains numerous towns and villages,note 2 and has everything in plenty. My way marco polo travel journal passport cover marco polo travel journals by marco polo travel publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book excerpt hat yunnan for which but the other day marco polo was wellnigh the most recent authority. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. Mar 25, 2014 the travels of marco polo contains the original account, from the fourrteenth century, of a venetian merchants experience in the far east of that day. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource. The travels of marco polo in china and central asia duration. Marco polos travels was one of the worlds first bestsellers. Armenia minor and the port of layas the narrative turns into a travelogue, with descriptions of various places that marco polo visited. Polo explores everywhere from baghdad, armenia and russia to the caspian sea, the gobi desert and the small fishing villages of china, describing the geography, architecture and customs of.
Book i of regions visited or heard of on the journey from lesser armenia to the court of the great khan at shangtu. The travels marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello. His translation and epic compilation is still the go to book on marco polo. Marco polo is remembered thanks to a colorful and popular narrative about his eastward voyage, known simply as. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Upon finding christians on his travels he often places them in a positive light. He spent the next twenty years travelling in the service of kublai khan. From the dazzling courts of kublai khan to the perilous deserts of persia, no book contains a richer magazine of marvels than the travels. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polos travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Nay, the last two years have thrown a promise of light even on what seemed the wildest of marco s stories, and the bones of a veritable ruc from new zealand lie on the table of professor owens cabinet. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
The travels of marco polo complete mobi classics ebook by. The wealth of new geographic information recorded by polo was widely used by european navigators. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Marco polo, venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from europe to asia in 127195, remaining in china for 17 of those years. Marco polos famous travelogue was penned in prison. The account of marco polos travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice.
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