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Marco polos account of his journey throughout the east in the thirteenth century was one of. 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. During his twoyear captivity, aided by notes and reports written while he was in the east and by his fellowprisoner and coauthor rustichello of pisa, he. Fueled by a powerful curiosity and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and closeup michael crichtons journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Today we know that marco s account is not only an amazing narrative of strange experiences, but the richest and most reliable picture of the near east, india, and the orient of the middle ages. Who wrote a book about his travels to china and india answers. While in captivity, he dictated the travels of marco polo to a fellow prisoner.
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. The travels of marco polo ebook written by marco polo. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus. In this way he gained firsthand knowledge of a great civilisation and described it with astounding accuracy and detail. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. Indeed one kindly critic in the examiner laid it upon the writer. When marco polo arrived at the court of the great khan pekin had just been rebuilt. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist.
The travels of marco polo, the venetian marco polo full view 1914. China in western minds, london, penguin books, 1999. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Publication date 1908, 1929 printing usage public domain topics voyages and travels, asia description and travel, mongolia history publisher london. 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. The travels of marco polo, by marco polo original preface.
Anmore this was a brilliantly conceived and intelligent wellwritten book about what historical basis may have become the mythsaga of beowulf. The travels of marco polo is one of a handful of books that can truly be said to have changed the world. The common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. From the bestselling author of jurassic park, timeline, and sphere comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the mayan pyramids to kilimanjaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, i present to you the best selling author that brought you the andromeda strain, please welcome, michael crichton. Milton rugoff was a longtime editor for several publishing houses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. 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 polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. He is one of the few early adventurers whose name nearly everyone knows.
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