The book of the travels of marco polo, containing so much that must be. Marco polo reported that his great adventure began shortly after meeting his father nicoloin 1269. 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. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Previous part 21 next part 23 tenasserim, see ibid. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 22 out of 23. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 20 wikisource, the. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants. The travels of marco polo, the venetian marco polo full view 1914. The travels of marco polo is the usual english title of marco polos travel book, nicknamed il milione the million, see below or le livre des merveilles the book of wonders. Marco polo s adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo. The true text from marco polo starts at location 4498 of 872. A late medieval reader might have asked how it is that there could be such wonders about which we have never heard.
His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. 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. Marco polo s book was not received with faith by his con temporaries. Marco polo is sent to investigate and report back his findings about people, customs, culture, climate, flora and fauna, game, birds and. The travels of marco polo volume ii from project gutenberg.
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. May 03, 2009 the tamil pronunciation of the word is tiyacham, and when the nominative casetermination of the word is rejected, as all the tamil caseterminations were by the mahomedans, who were probably marco polo s informants, it becomes tiyach, to which form of the word marco s choiach is as near as could be expected. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. Print word pdf account of regions visited or heard of on the journey from the lesser armenia to the court of the great kaan at chandu. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce.
He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. Previous part 15 next part 17 a lecture with a bibliography which is the basis of the list of this edition of marco polo. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by rustichello of pisa. Nicolo polo and his brother maffeo were merchants from venice. Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. The first third is introductory material, and there are 2 3 pages of gloss for every page of polo s actual text. 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 first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polos actual text. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. Why is it, the modern critic muses, that marco so often. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of.
Project gutenberg presents the travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Marco polo this ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,335 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 2. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian internet archive. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24. Marco polo represents kayal as being governed by a king whom he calls asciar a name which you suppose to be intended to be pronounced ashar, and says that this king of kayal was the elder brother of sonderbandi, the king of that part of the district of maabar where he landed. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. May 01, 2004 the travels of marco polo volume 2 language. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. He excelled all the other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. Jan 01, 2004 the travels of marco polo volume 1 language. The account of marco polo s travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice.
The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 21 wikisource. Marco polos account of his travels has been branded a falsification. 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 khan. Others want to carry documents around with them on their mobile phones and read while they are on the move. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 9 wikisource.
Cambridge university press rq ehkdoi ri school of oriental. Of india, distinguished into the greater, lesser, and middle of. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,335 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 2. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and.
The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. About for books travels of marco polo for kindle video. Jan 06, 2014 marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. There is a distinct tradition, not only amongst the people now. Marco polo and his travels marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner traveled on the silk road. With copious notes, illustrating the route and observations of the author, and comparing them with those of more recent travellers. The project gutenberg ebook of the travels of marco polo volume 1. May 03, 2009 marco s statement that they had a bishop subject to the metropolitan of socotra certainly looks as if certain concrete islands had been associated with the tale. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 31 wikisource, the. The travels of marco polobook 3 chapter 33 wikisource.
His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. They met for the first time when marco was fifteen years old. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello. Because marcos family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. The polo brothers often traveled to the grand city of. The travels of marco polo volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. Including the unabridged third edition 1903 of henry yules annotated translation, as revised by henri cordier, together with cordiers later volume of notes and addenda 1920. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. The travels of marco polo presents a broad and wideranging panorama of kubilai khans thirteenth century empire. The account of marco polos travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice. Account of regions visited or heard of on the journey from the lesser. Jan 14, 2016 the travels of marco polo volume 2 polo, marco, of pisa, rustichello on.
The travels of marco polo the venetian by polo, marco, 125423. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf. The complete yulecordier edition, volume 1 popular online. Marco polo was the frst western traveller to speak of burma mien.
This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,230 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 1. For persons who had been there and had seen it told messer marco polo that it was for all the world like an eagle, but one indeed of enormous size. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently published by the french society of geography and in italy by count baldelli bone. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest.
You can also read the full text online using our ereader. 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. Kaplan was given the distinguished alumni award by the university of connecticut. 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 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa full text free book file size. His late thirteenth century account has been translated numerous times, one of the most popular editions being henry yules tr. Of india, distinguished into the greater, lesser, and middleof. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. An authoritative version of marco polos book does not.
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