Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Marco polo almost singlehandedly introduced fourteenthcentury europe to the civilizations of central asia and china. The travels of marco polo was a book conceived in a prison cell in genoa italy in 1298. On his return to the west he was made a prisoner of war and met rustichello of pisa, with whom pdf he collaborated on. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. And in this island as well as elsewhere, there be some of the idols that have the head of an ox, some that have the head of a pig, some of a dog, some of a sheep, and some of divers other kinds. Polos observations about the many peoples and cultures he meets are often quite amusing, though occasionally repetitive. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. The travels of marco polo marco polo, giovanni battista baldelli boni full view 1852. While he was imprisoned, he met a writer from the city of pisa who encouraged marco to write of his travels in asia.
The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. This is not merely another adventure story, it is the adventure story of all time. You must know that it is the greatest palace that ever was. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. An authoritati ve versio n of marco polos book does not. 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. I wanted to read marco polo s travels in a good english translation, with accompanying medieval illustrations and modern photos and references to the places and events mentioned, and thats exactly what this book provides. The travels of marco polo by marco polo librarything. Originally the book s name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. 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. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource, the. A travel narrative set primarily in china and southeast asia, spanning the years 1260 to 1295. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 4 wikisource. The travels marco polo by marco polo, ronald latham. Despite its age, the travels of marco polo is surprisingly accessible to 21stcentury readers. 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 travels of marco polo ebook written by marco polo. Nov 21, 2003 the travels of marco polo, translated by william marsden norton. 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. 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. In this way he gained firsthand knowledge of a great civilisation and.
Jan 29, 2004 buy the travels classics first edition by polo, marco, latham, ronald, latham, ronald, latham, ronald isbn. 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. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. What is the main message of the travels of marco polo. I wanted to read marco polos travels in a good english translation, with accompanying medieval illustrations and modern photos and references to the places and events mentioned, and thats exactly what this book provides. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polos travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. This book inspired many explorers including christopher columbus. The thcentury book by rustichello book of the marvels of the world later know as the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and had a huge impact on medieval and early modern explorers, missionaries, and merchants. The travels of marco polo presents a broad and wideranging panorama of kubilai khans thirteenth century empire. Marco polo and his travels have had a very large cultural influence on the western world. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. In armenia he found petroleum, of which there was a fountain whence rises oil in such abundance, that a hundred ships might be at. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. The lesser hermenia is governed by a certain king, who maintains a just rule in his dominions, but is himself subject to the tartar.
There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. The travels of marco polo the venetian rakuten kobo. 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. First hand descriptions of the world between the polar sea to java from zanibar. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. Apr 17, 2012 the travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1. Sadly this book seems to have little or nothing to do with marco polo.
The quality is outstanding, the text, illustrations etc. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. 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 between 1276 and 1291. For the rest of that year in the prison cell marco would tell the 24 year story and rustichello would write it all down. Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. 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. Gabe podcast sakthi monk media gentleman and ladys book of politeness and propriety of deportment.
Mass market paperback paperback hardcover mass market paperback paperback hardcover. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Translated and with an introduction by ronald latham. 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. Polo rose rapidly in favour and became governor of an important district. It is the story of a drainage engineer called henry yule in the 1800s. The travels of marco polobook 3chapter 4 wikisource, the. If the book is to be believed, marco polo spent seventeen years in china, during which time. The travels by marco polo real history as told by the man himself marco polo, one of the first great recorded travelers.
In armenia he found petroleum, of which there was a fountain whence rises oil in such abundance, that a. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Now this stunningly illustrated volume, edited by renowned historian morris rossabi, offers the complete text of polos travelogue in the respected yulecordier translation, enhanced with more than 200 images including. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, translated by henry yule. 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. A few years earlier, in 1292, after a twentyfour year journey, polo had returned to the west from kublai khans eastern empire. 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. Squashed and nicely abridged books the travels of marco polo.
A venetian merchant journeys to the far east, enters the service of kublai khan of china, and describes the places. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Many years later, marco polo, with the assistance of a romance novel writer, composed a book entitled the travels of marco polo, or, a description of the world. Marco polo, with the assistance of a romance novel writer, composed a book entitled the travels of marco polo, or, a description of the world. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden.
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 1 by marco polo and. Buy a cheap copy of the travels of marco polo book. In 1298, marco captained a galleyship in a battle against venices rival city, genoa, and was captured as a prisoner of war. Polo s observations about the many peoples and cultures he meets are often quite amusing, though occasionally repetitive.
Originally the books name was a description of the world now the book is called the travels of marco polo. Marco polo biography will help you with any book or any question. The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. Now you must know that the idols of cathay, and of manzi, and of this island, are all of the same class. 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. Polo s book was an account of this vast empire having a stage of civilization far more advanced than anything europeans could imagine. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of.
The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. The country contains numerous towns and villages, and has everything in plenty. 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. 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. The travels of marco polo, the venetian marco polo, william marsden full view 1926.
Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. This study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the travels of marco polo. The resulting book, called the description of the world. The travels of marco polo the original classic edition. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. 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.