The travels of marco polo volume 1

The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a. This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,230 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 1. Yulecordier translation volume 1 at project gutenberg the travels of marco polo.

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. 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 book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1, by rustichello da pisa. Introductory notices, part 2 or book second, part 1. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and marco polo 1254. View the study pack view the lesson plans the travels of marco polo volume 1 ebook. He told the stories of his journey to the narrator of the book, rustichello of pisa, and rustichello relates the tales of the explorers travels. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. 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. The project gutenberg ebook of the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by polo, marco, 125424 free ebook download as text file.

The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 10 out of 23. 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. I desire to take this opportunity of recording my grateful sense of the unsparing labour, learning, and devotion, with which my fathers valued friend. The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Marco polo books list of books by author marco polo. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of. Explains how marco polo s travels influenced cartographers and subsequent explorers like columbus. 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 book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 audiobook rustichello da pisa 1272 0 and. See all books authored by marco polo, including il milione, and the travels of marco polo volume 1, and more on. Top pictures of il marchio delloro nero i romanzi vol 1 image gallery.

The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa free at loyal books the travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by yule, henry, 18201889. 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. The travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polo s journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. The travels of marco polo volume 1 marco polo, rustichello of pisa on. Previous part 9 next part 11 stables of akbar an imperial horse drew daily 2 lbs. Account of regions visited or heard of on the journey from the lesser armenia to the court of the great kaan at chandu. Name of your section as in the magic window for example.

Asia description and travel early works to 1800 subject. Volume 1 is more of his exposition to the situation marco polo found himself in, and volume 2 is his full accounting of what he saw on his travels through what was then the unknown world. Marco polo began his travels at the age of seventeen, and he spent the next twenty years trekking across a vast area of the world that most had ever explored. 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. 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. This signet classic edition is the most thoroughly annotated popular edition ever published of the travels of marco polo. Editions of the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo. The account of marco polo s travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello of. The travels of marco polo volume 1 kindle edition published february 19th 2015 by some good press kindle edition, 952 pages. 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. Their return to italy in order to go to venice and visit their household is described in the travels of marco polo as follows. The complete yulecordier edition by marco polo online at alibris.

Marco polo was born around 1254 in venice, capital of the venetian republic. The first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polo s actual text. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. Ebook best deals the travels of marco polo full ebook. My only criticism of this edition is that there are no images at all. Yulecordier translation volume 2 at project gutenberg. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by polo, marco, 1254. The journey lasted 25 years, 17 of which were spent at the court of kublai khan, the chinese emperor.