Now this stunningly illustrated volume, edited by renowned historian morris rossabi, offers the complete text of polo s travelogue in the respected yulecordier translation, enhanced with more than 200 images including. How the great kaan causeth the bark of trees, made into something like paper, to pass for money all over his countryedit. The three months of december, january, and february, during which the emperor. 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. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione citation needed, or oriente poliano, lit. 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.
Livre des merveilles du monde or description of the world devisement du monde, in italian il milione the million or oriente poliano and in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polos travels through asia. The travels of marco polo by marco polo librarything. Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. Im not a marco expert, never mind the yuan dynasty, never mind the thirteenth century, but by most accounts this is the standard english text these days, as it has been for more than a century, and its the version ezra pound read, in the 1903 edition, which is good enough for me. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. Book one describes the lands of the middle east and central asia that marco encountered on his way to china. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
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. 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. 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. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus. At the height of the mongol empire, marco polo served emperor kublai khan in china and returned to. The travels by marco polo real history as told by the man himself marco polo, one of the first great recorded travelers. The resulting book, called the description of the world. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 10 wikisource, the.
Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. How the great kaan enjoineth his people to supply him with gameedit. I imagine, however, that whilst our libraries endure the iliad will continue to find new translators, and marco polo though one hopes not so plentifully new editors. In search of travelogues i decided to go in search of one of the most renown travelers in history to see if he could instill the passion of. The following sections of this bookrags literature study guide is offprint from gales for students series. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello would write it all down. Project gutenberg presents the travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. An authoritati ve versio n of marco polos book does not. The present marble bridge spanning the lake was only built in 92. 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.
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. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview. 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 polobook 2chapter 37 wikisource, the. Game is so abundant, especially at the capital, that every year during the three winter months you see at different places, intended for despatch thither, besides great piles of every sort of wildfowl, rows of fourfooted game of a gunshot or two in length.
Immediately download the the travels of marco polo summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the travels of marco polo. Of the deeds of kublai khan, the emperor now reigning polo relates how the title of kublai khan translates into english as lord of lords 1844 and says that the great khan deserves that title for in respect to number of subjects, extent of territory, and amount of revenue, he. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The author of the chue keng lu, who wrote more than fifty years later, assigns to it another place. 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 frst western traveller to speak of burma mien. As a writer, rustichello could not remain indifferent to the snippets of fabulous stories told by his new friend. Marco polos seminal account of his journeys in the east, in a collectible clothbound edition. Going by the quantum of the travel marco polo undertook the book should have been more descriptive. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book.
Despite its age, the travels of marco polo is surprisingly accessible to 21stcentury readers. The travels of marco polo the venetian international collectors library by polo, marco. The city was, however, the capital of the great tang dynasty for a time in the 8th century, and is probably the tajah or taiyunah of old arab writers. The travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1276 and 1291 and his experiences at the court of the mongol leader kublai khan. Polo s observations about the many peoples and cultures he meets are often quite amusing, though occasionally repetitive. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo.
One cant help while reading to imagine what it might have been like to be the first european visiting such exotic places. In 1298, marco captained a galleyship in a battle against venices rival city, genoa, and was captured as a prisoner of war. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region.
A pleasure, along with volume 2, as much for the yulecordier notes as for the book itself. 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 volume 2 internet archive. Jump to navigation jump to search polobook 2chapter 10. 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. Venetian merchant and adventurer marco polo traveled from europe to asia from. Nov 21, 2003 the travels of marco polo, translated by william marsden norton. Livre des merveilles du monde or description of the world devisement du monde, in italian il milione the million or oriente poliano and in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1276 and 1291. In search of travelogues i decided to go in search of one of the most renown travelers in history to see if he could instill the passion of personal travel into writing.
The common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 17 wikisource, the free. Originally the books name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. It may be very likely, that at the time of marco polo, the war harness of the khan was stored in these towers of the palace wall. Previous part 15 next part 17 a lecture with a bibliography which is the basis of the list of this edition of marco polo. Marco polos mile could be approximately estimated 2. Author rustichello da pisa shared his cell with a venetian captain who spoke of a thousand and one fabulous lands. The travels marco polo by marco polo, ronald latham. While he was imprisoned, he met a writer from the city of pisa who encouraged marco to write of his travels in asia. Please post any tech issues for the travels of marco polo here 0. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello would write it. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. 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.
Note by miss yule i desire to take this opportunity of recording my grateful sense of the unsparing labour, learning, and devotion. The travels of marco polo volume 2 ebook the travels of marco polo volume 2 by marco polo. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. Sep 06, 2012 the travels by marco polo real history as told by the man himself marco polo, one of the first great recorded travelers. Page 153 here are also red pearls, large, and of equal value with the white, with many other precious stones. The travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing polos travels through asia, persia, china, and indonesia between 1276 and 1291 and his experiences at the court of the mongol leader kublai khan. Although marco polo received little recognition from the geographers of his time, some of the information in his book was incorporated in some important maps of the later middle ages, such as the catalan world map of 75, and in. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, 9781402796302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The chapters are very short, hence it fails to satisfy the thirst the contents has left me high and dry. Polian east citation needed, 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.
A sparkling new translation of one of the greatest travel books ever written. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo. Join marco, nicolo, and maffeo as they embark on their enthralling adventure throughout the orient. In 1269, the two men returned to venice and immediately started making. Illustrated by jon corbino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. His late thirteenth century account has been translated numerous times, one of the most popular editions being henry yules tr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Polian east citation needed, 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 khan. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kublai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. The travels of marco polo book 2, chapters 4 summary. The travels of marco polo volume ii from project gutenberg. 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 2 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The travels of marco polo the venetian rakuten kobo.
The extant chinese sources on these events are not as comprehensive as marcos book. 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 almost singlehandedly introduced fourteenthcentury europe to the civilizations of central asia and china. Because marcos family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. My way marco polo travel journal passport cover marco polo travel journals by marco polo travel publishing and a great selection of related books. Disease, injury, madness by between the buried and me. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles. 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. The travels of marco polo white plains middle school. The justification of the books existence must however be looked for, and it is hoped may be found, in the book itself, and not in the preface. The journal got to the prison cell and they finally got to work on the book.
Presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied works. 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 preparation of a new english edition of marco polo. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 24 wikisource, the free. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context.
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