The travels of marco polo volume 1 by yule, henry, 18201889. 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. Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. When any of the cards are torn or spoiled, the owner carries them to the place whence they were issued, and receives fresh ones, with a deduction of 3 per cent. If you want to read the travels of marco polo, this is the edition to go with. 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. September 15, 1254 january 89, 241 was an italian merchant traveller23 from venice whose travels are recorded in livres des merveilles du monde book of the marvels of the world, also known as the travels of marco polo, c. Their return to italy in order to go to venice and visit their household is described in the travels of marco polo as follows. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 1 out of 23. 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 travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa the travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa the travels of marco polo the complete yulecordier edition including the unabridged third edition 1903 of henry yules annotated translation, as revised by henri cordier. The travels of marco polo the venetian international collectors library by marco. The travels of marco polo, the venetian public library uk.
Henry was commissioned in the british army and served in india. His late thirteenth century account has been translated numerous times, one of the most popular editions being henry yules tr. Polian east citation needed, 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. Components and setup components and setup game components ame board1 g 4 player boards 10 character tiles 6 city bonus markers 26 dice 5 each in blue, yellow, green, red, and black, along with 1 white 40 coins 20x1, 10x5, 10x10 44 different contracts 31 city cards 18 goal cards 10 outpost bonuses 15 gold bars 12 small and 3 large. It is alleged that long after our travellers death there was always, in the venetian masques, one individual who assumed the character of marco milioni, and. Click download or read online button to get marco polo book now. Reviews of the the travels of marco polo so far concerning the book we now have the travels of marco polo pdf feedback end users never have nevertheless still left their overview of the experience, or otherwise see clearly nevertheless. The travels of marco polo the complete yulecordier edition.
The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently. Page 58 in this manner the great sire possesses all the gold, silver, pearls, and precious stones in his dominions. One of the greatest books of all time a vast treasury of invaluable observations on the peoples and geography of the near east and asia in the th century. The travels of marco polo volume 1 marco polo, rustichello of pisa on.
My problem was that i wanted to read about marco polo, and his adventures and observations. Mar 25, 2014 the travels of marco polo volume 1 polo, marco, of pisa, rustichello on. This story of the return of marco polo with his father and uncle comes from his very first editor, john baptist ramusio, who, in his collection of voyages and travels says. Detailed descriptions of cities, customs, laws, crops, animals, political systems, much more. Cordier, henri, 18491925 unknown role collection gutenberg contributor project gutenberg language english. Everymans library, edited by ernest rhystravel and topography marco polo s travels with an introduction by john masefield. The following sections of this bookrags literature study guide is offprint from gales for students series. Marco polo the travels of marco polo marco polo the travels of marco polo by marco polo read by walter covell. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. Cassell and company, london, paris, new york and melbourne, mcmiv, 16mo, pp.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The travels of marco polo the venetian by polo, marco, 125423. This detailed study guide includes chapter summaries and analysis, important themes, significant quotes, and more everything you need to ace your essay or test on the travels of marco polo volume 1. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive if this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph and click the bookmark icon that. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by polo, marco, 1254. Voyages and travels of marco polo, with an introduction by henry morley.
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. Marco polo is sent to investigate and report back his findings about people, customs, culture, climate, flora and fauna, game, birds and. Marco polo was the frst western traveller to speak of burma mien. Marco polo s adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo.
Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. Probably this establishment already existed when the two brothers went thither. 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. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,230 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 1. Marco polo was born around 1254 in venice, capital of the venetian republic. When polo was imprisoned around 1298, perhaps after a clash between genoa and venice according to tradition the battle of curzola 1, he dictated his tales of travel to rustichello, and together they turned it into the book known as the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. This story i have often heard when i was a young ster from the illustrious messer hasparo malpiero, a gentle man of very great age, and a senator of eminent virtue and. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. Publication date 20191227 topics marco polo collection opensource language english. Even then, the city where he was born venicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region.
The problem that i had with this book was that it was full of notes and commentaries not all of them in english this book is clearly for someone who is doing an academic study of the work. A ton of added info, including background and fact checking. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione or oriente poliano polian east and 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. 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. Asia description and travel early works to 1800 subject.
The account of marco polos travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice. The travels of marco polo volume 1 polo, marco, of pisa, rustichello on. 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. The travels of marco polo volume 1 internet archive. 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. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24. 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. 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. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. Aug 03, 2019 nicholas maulucci rated it did not like it. 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 by marco polo, 9780241253052, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The complete yulecordier edition volume 2 download. The christian audience of the text caused marco polo to appeal to christians in his writing.
The travels of marco polo volume 1 ebook the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo. The travels of marco polo volume 2 polo, marco, of pisa, rustichello on. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Venice in 1295, although the travels were not put into writing until 1298. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello of.
The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of. Editions of the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo. The volume also contains invaluable editorial materials, including an introduction describing the world as it stood on the eve of polo s departure, and examining the fantastical notions the west had developed of the east. Jul 19, 2019 the elder marco polo in his will 1280 bequeaths to the franciscan friars of the place a house of his in soldachia, reserving life occupation to his own son and daughter, then residing in it. Marco polo almost singlehandedly introduced fourteenthcentury. Marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner who traveled on the silk road. Jan 06, 2014 the travels of marco polo volume 2 book. The first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polos actual text. Upon finding christians on his travels he often places them in a positive light. This chapter provides information on the travels of marco polo, from chapter 2 of the book everyday life. The book of the travels of marco polo, containing so much that must be. He published and edited many travel books, the travels of marco polo, being the most important. Kindle edition, 0486275868 paperback published in 1993, 1108022065 paperback published in 2010.
Im not a marco expert, never mind the yuan dynasty, never mind the thirteenth century, but by most accounts this is the standard english text these days, as it has been for more than a century, and its the version ezra pound read, in the 1903 edition, which is good enough for me. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The travels of marco polo volume 1 fiscle partiii by marco. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 4 wikisource, the. This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants.
Including the unabridged third edition 1903 of henry yules annotated translation, as revised by henri cordier. The travels of marco polo volume 2 by marco polo and. The travels of marco poloprefacechapter 1 wikisource, the. My only criticism of this edition is that there are no images at all. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo, paperback. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by rustichello of pisa. By marco polo the travels of marco polo, illustrated editions by marco polo the newest volume in sterling signatures successful illustrated edition series takes readers on a fascinating journey into a world once unknown.
Full text of the travels of marco polo volume 2 see other formats. 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 travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. Illustrated by jon corbino polo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The travels marco polonigel cliff download free ebook. 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. Nay, the last two years have thrown a promise of light even on what seemed the wildest of marcos stories, and the bones of a veritable ruc from new zealand lie on the.
Take a fascinating journey through strange and exotic countries. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, and also developed an interest in history and geography. Marco polo, italian merchant traveller from venice 125424 this ebook presents the travels of marco polo volume i. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. A pleasure, along with volume 2, as much for the yulecordier notes as for the book itself. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by polo, marco, 125424 free ebook download as text file. The travels of marco polo volume i ebook by marco polo. Mar 30, 2020 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.
937 1097 1270 1009 1331 760 148 544 289 441 1614 98 1360 1155 28 30 114 611 800 1584 895 698 683 1238 1313 1295 1137 957 1109 879 1418 1195 201 716 1005 1247 917 316 905