Squashed and nicely abridged books the travels of marco polo. From venice to xanadu by laurence bergreen is an enjoyable account of the life and adventures of marco polo 125424. 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. 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. Wonders and whoppers following in marco polos footsteps through asia leads our intrepid author to some surprising conclusions. The travels of marco polo volume 38 of edinburgh cabinet library issue 173 of family library issue 173 of harpers family library the family library. When nicolo and maffeo polo departed venice, italy, they took marco polo with them.
When marco polo went to china, how did he communicate. His father, niccolo polo, had his household in venice and left marcos mother pregnant in order to travel to asia with his brother maffeo polo. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. Marco polo 125424, a venetian merchant, spent many years in the service of kubilai khan and in his journeys to and from the khans court and around the mongol empire picked up immense amounts of direct and indirect knowledge about asia. 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 these exotic places. Mar 03, 2016 audiobooks audio books on cd audio books free books on cd audiobooks on cd free audiobooks books on tape download books. Polo explores everywhere from baghdad, armenia and russia to the caspian sea, the gobi desert and the small fishing villages of china, describing. With his 24year journey through asia he surpassed all other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. When marco polo regained his health after an illness, the trio crossed mountains into the gobi desert and arrived at the court of the great khan in may of. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The travels of marco polo audiobook marco polo audible. Travels of marco polo first edition marco polo bauman.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The two brothers, and marco along with them, proceeded on their way, and journeying on, summer and winter, came at length to the great khan, who was then at a certain rich and great city. We, at marcopolo editions, love literature and history, and we love to travel. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. Marco polo was born in 1254, the son of a venetian merchant, and made his first visit to china with his father and uncle in 1271. 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. Marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner who traveled on the silk road.
Dec 16, 2016 the travels of marco polo audio book duration. Travels of marco polo, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter wikisource. Browse marco polos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Was marco polo the worlds greatest explorer or the. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. And in that kingdom messer marco polo was detained five months by the weather, which would not allow of. The travels of marco polo the venetian rakuten kobo. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. But about this time marco polo happened to arrive after a long voyage in the east indies, giving a most favourable report of the safety of the seas he had navigated.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the travels of marco polo. Marco polos adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo. However, at a place three days journey distant he heard of what i. They spent the next 20 years in the service of the kubilai khan, travelling throughout the mongolian empire. 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. 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 polos vivid descriptions of the splendid cities and people he encountered on his journey along the silk road through the middle east, south asia, and.
The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 10 wikisource, the. Marco polo is sent to investigate and report back his findings about people, customs, culture, climate. Incomparably the best translation of marco polos travels marsden, william. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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 ebook written by marco polo. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 2 duration.
Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. Being a description, by that early traveller, of remarkable places and things, in the eastern parts of the world. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The travels of marco polo summary the travels of marco polo presents a broad and wideranging panorama of kubilai khans thirteenth century empire. The book of ser marco polo full audiobook duration. Polo seems to have encountered many many unusual situations on his journey.
The travels of marco polobook 1chapter wikisource, the. 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 read by walter covell. List of books and articles about marco polo online.
How genuine is the representation of marco polo tv series on netflix regarding the events, culture, representation, and concerned history of. Apr 17, 2012 messer marco polo asked a great many questions of the people of that city as to those three magi, but never one could he find that knew aught of the matter, except that these were three kings who were buried there in days of old. 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 polo was born around 1254 in venice, capital of the venetian republic. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. 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. 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. After his return to europe he became involved in fighting between venice and genoa, was made a prisoner. 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. And in that kingdom messer marco polo was detained five months by the weather, which would not allow of his going on.
Travels of marco polo by marco polo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 marco polo by marco polo, ronald latham. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 10 wikisource. They returned to venice in 1269, and in 1271 they left with young marco for kublais court. 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 dictated an account of his travels. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. 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. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
So you must know that when you leave the kingdom of basma you come to another kingdom called samara, on the same island. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. The travels of marco polo wordsworth classics of world. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. 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. This story reminded me of the saying if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. The travels recounts polos journey to the eastern court of kublai khan, the chieftain of the mongol empire which covered the asian continent, but which was. Bergreen based this book on the travels of marco polo which was dictated by polo to the writer rustichello da pisa. 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. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. Marco polo soon joined venetian forces fighting genoa and was taken prisoner 1298 following venices loss in the battle of curzola. Great princes, kings, knights and people of all degrees who desire to get knowledge of the sundry regions of the world, take this book and cause it to be read to you.
Ye shall find therein all kinds of wonderful things, for no person hath had so much experience of the divers parts of the world as. Listen to the travels of marco polo audiobook by marco. 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. 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, outside the ancient world.
Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of. How did marco polo communicate with mongolian khan. 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.
Marco polo, rustichello da pisa, peter wickham, naxos audiobooks. 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. A selection from the travels of marco polo narrated by john lescault download mp3 file. Author rustichello da pisa shared his cell with a venetian captain who spoke of a thousand and one fabulous lands.
The travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polos journey to china from venice. Accordingly it was arranged that the party should go by sea. Polo wrote of men with dogs features a french illustration, c. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. 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. As a writer, rustichello could not remain indifferent to the snippets of fabulous stories told by his new friend. Here you will find our favorite travel books, our favorite biographies and our own travels notebooks, always full of photos, links, annotations, and some tips, that might be in. What are some great fiction books about marco polo. The travels of marco polo, a venetian, in the thirteenth century. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Take a fascinating journey through strange and exotic countries. A war blocked their return, and they journeyed eastward to reach kublai khans eastern capital at kaifeng in 1266. Listen to the travels of marco polo by marco polo, rustichello da pisa, peter wickham for free with a 30 day free trial.
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