The travels of marco polo is a 380page nonfiction tale of travel and exploration through thirteenth century territories of the great kubilai khan of the mongol empire. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. I have reproduced these pages at the end of this paper. Marco polo himself noted in the toledo manuscript the dainty walk of chinese women who took. The travels of marco polo by ronald latham abebooks. Marco polo describes this creature with remarkable detail. The travels recounts polo s journey to the eastern court of kublai khan, the chieftain of the mongol empire which covered the asian continent, but which was. The travels of marco polo questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. 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 polos travels.
The travels of marco poloprefacechapter 1 wikisource, the. He excelled all the other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. He spent the next twenty years travelling in the service of kublai khan. The book has nine numbered chapters plus an introduction, prologue, epilogue and back matter. The travels of marco polo was dictated in its entirety by marco polo himself, to a fellow prisoner in genoa polo 3. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Marco polo travels on assignment from the great khan between 1271 and 1292.
As a merchant, polo naturally expressed more interest than they in eastern trade. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 10 wikisource. Jan 01, 2004 the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. He reached further than any of his predecessors, beyond mongolia to china.
Marco polo was born in 1254, joining his father on a journey to china in 1271. Because marcos family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. 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. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione citation needed, or oriente poliano, lit. The travels of marco polo paperback january 1, 1974 by ronald latham translator, marco polo author. 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.
The book is a biographical and somewhat confused recounting of the italian explorers thcentury expedition to the middleeast and china. This copy is bound in quarter black cloth with gilt titling to the spine, to red cloth covered boards. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione citation needed, or oriente poliano, lit. He wrote his famous travels whilst a prisoner in genoa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marco claimed he had been this for kublai khan bold explorer. Though the text has likely been revised countless times, the verbal style of its composition allows the travels of marco polo to be read as a roughly direct representation of his speech polo 4. Asia description and travel early works to 1800 subject. 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. Nov, 20 the travels of marco polo was dictated in its entirety by marco polo himself, to a fellow prisoner in genoa polo 3. Publication date 1908, 1929 printing usage public domain. The editor suggests that this creature was a crocodile but the data does not seem to fit this identification. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. On his return to the west he was made a prisoner of war and met rustichello of pisa, with whom he.
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. The travels of marco polo questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the travels of. He spent the next twenty years travelling in the service of kubilai khan. My ambleside online curriculum suggests a few different childrens picture books for learning about marco polos travels from italy to china, but i had accidentally ended up with the actual 300pluspage unabridged travelogue. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants. Latham examines marco polos background to explain how he understood and classified the people, races, cultures and religions pdf he describes in the travels. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Even then, the city where he was born venicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. While the two of them were there they traveled to china and befriended kublai khan. British scholar ronald latham has pointed out that the. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. For other uses, see marco polodisambiguation find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
The travels marco polo by marco polo, ronald latham. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. My ambleside online curriculum suggests a few different childrens picture books for learning about marco polo s travels from italy to china, but i had accidentally ended up with the actual 300pluspage unabridged travelogue. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. On the face of it this the classic account of traveller marco polos journey from.
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. The travels of marco polo the venetian by polo, marco, 125423 marsden, william, 17541836. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Buy the travels classics first edition by polo, marco, latham, ronald, latham, ronald, latham, ronald isbn. Marco polo travelled to china in 1271 and spent the next twenty years in the service of kublai khan.
He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. Just after marco polo was born, his dad niccolo and uncle maffeo both went on a 6 year trip to cathay for trades. The reason why marco went to do this 24 year trip was because his dad and uncle had made a promise to the khan. Glassine of first volume torn and repaired with tape at spin. Translated, with an introduction, by ronald latham marco polo. Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. The british scholar ronald latham has pointed out that the book of marvels was in fact a. 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. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The travels of marco polo translated and introduced by ronald latham. The travels of marco polo is among the earliest of all accounts of foreign travel and is unquestionably the most detailed european account of life in continental asia, eclipsing even that of the missionaries era giovanni di piano carpini and william of rubruck. The previous translation in the series, by ronald latham, was first published more than fifty years ago, in 1958, and has become somewhat.
The common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. This is not merely another adventure story, it is the adventure story of all time. 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. There is evidence that marco travelled extensively in the mongol empire and it is fairly certain he visted india.
The travels of marco polo white plains middle school. The travels by marco polo, nigel cliff waterstones. 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. Buy the travels marco polo by marco polo, ronald latham introduction by online at alibris. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. Because marcos family was wealthy, he received a good education, and also developed an interest in history and geography. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles. Nigrum was, however, in use, and abulfeda says it was general in his day. A venetian merchant journeys to the far east, enters the service of kublai khan of china, and.
Join marco, nicolo, and maffeo as they embark on their enthralling adventure throughout the orient. Disease, injury, madness by between the buried and me. The travels of marco polo by marco polo ronald latham. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. The travels of marco polo volume ii from project gutenberg. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. You must know that for three months of the year, to wit december, january, and february, the great kaan resides in the capital city of cathay, which is called cambaluc, and which is at the northeastern extremity of the country. 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 polobook 2chapter 10 wikisource, the. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. The travels of marco polo is one of a handful of books that can truly be said to have changed the world. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a. That name has been alleged to appear as early as the 10th century, in the form greek.
Marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner traveled on the silk road. It is found in the travels of marco polo, translated by ronald latham penguin books, pages 178180. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. Overview marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. Jul 14, 2008 concerning the palace of the great kaan. We had another great marco polo reading session while the little kids rested upstairs. The travels by marco polo and ronald latham and ronald latham. 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.
By marco polo introduction by ronald latham translated by ronald latham. Jan 29, 2004 buy the travels classics first edition by polo, marco, latham, ronald, latham, ronald, latham, ronald isbn. I found copies of the ronald latham and nigel cliff translations and marsdens. The travels of marco poloprefacechapter 1 wikisource. There is evidence that marco travelled extensively in the mongol empire and it is fairly certain he visited india. Translated and with an introduction by ronald latham. A travel narrative set primarily in china and southeast asia, spanning the years 1260 to 1295. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c.
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