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915.042. Book of the Marvels of the World ( Italian: Il Milione, lit. 'The Million', possibly derived from Polo's nickname "Emilione"), [1] in English commonly called The Travels of Marco Polo, is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Italian explorer Marco Polo. It describes Polo's travels through ...
Oct 28, 2021 · The travels of Marco Polo : the complete Yule-Cordier edition : including the unabridged third edition (1903) of Henry Yule's annotated translation, as revised by Henri Cordier, together with Cordier's later volume of notes and addenda (1920)
'The Travels of Marco Polo' is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the historical, cultural, and geographical complexities of the medieval world. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and exploration, inviting readers on a journey through time and space alongside two of history's most ...
May 22, 2004 · [The Rev. W. S. Ament (Marco Polo, 119–120) writes, “the historian of the city of Cho-chau sounds the praises of the people for their religious spirit. He says:—‘It was the custom of the ancients to worship those who were before them.
Jan 1, 2004 · The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 Credits: Charles Franks, Robert Connal, John Williams and PG Distributed Proofreaders, updated and HTML created by Robert Tonsing Language: English: LoC Class: G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Subject: Voyages and travels Subject: Asia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Subject ...
Sep 10, 2019 · Marco Polo's odyssey spawned one of the world's first best sellers. Medieval audiences couldn’t get enough of Polo’s fascinating accounts of faraway lands, turning his book into a runaway ...
