The travels of marco polo volume 1 pdf

The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo, paperback. 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. Nile ten years digging in egypt glimpses of unfamiliar japan, vol 1 the aran islands in. Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. 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. Travel and topography armed services editions penguin classics armenian research center collection. They met for the first time when marco was fifteen years old. 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 rustichello of pisa. 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. Working from the traditional lyrical marsden translation, editor manuel komroff corrected it against henry yules magisterial twovolume work, including a chapter missing from the marsden, to create a wonderfully readable and authoritative version. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf. Asia description and travel early works to 1800 subject.

The travels of marco polo, the venetian volume 306 of everymans library bohns antiquarian library issue 306 of everymans library. He is the bestselling author of fifteen books on foreign affairs and travel translated into many languages, including asias cauldron, the revenge of geography, monsoon, balkan ghosts, and eastward to tartary. This chapter provides information on the travels of marco polo, from chapter 2 of the book everyday life. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project. The version below has been made from the copy in the british library. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that belonged to king charles v of. The travels of marco polo volume 1 marco polo, rustichello of pisa on. Jan 14, 2016 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. Kaplan is a senior fellow at the center for a new american security, originally joining the center in march 2008. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. 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 by yule, henry, 18201889. Even then, the city where he was bornvenicewas a center for commerce and trading in the mediterranean region. The travels of marco polo, the venetian marco polo. This ebook from the gutenberg project consists of approximately 1,230 pages of information about the travels of marco polo volume 1. 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. Because marco s family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. September 15, 1254 january 89, 241 was a venetian merchant traveller23 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. Jan 06, 2014 marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. Venice in 1295, although the travels were not put into writing until 1298.

The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by rustichello of pisa. The book of the travels of marco polo, containing so much that must be attractive to all. The travels of marco polo the famous explorer marco polo was born in the year 1254 to a family of merchants. 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 polobook 1chapter 4 wikisource. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. Marco polo,sir henry yule,henri cordier published on 1993 by courier corporation. Travels in ethiopia, sudan, somalia and eritrea, have been reissued, so that all his books are in print. The polo brothers often traveled to the grand city of. The account of marco polo s travels through asia dictated to another while he was in prison in venice. The travels of marco polo volume ii from project gutenberg.

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 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 10 out of 23. 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 polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. 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. 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. Previous part 15 next part 17 a lecture with a bibliography which is the basis of the list of this edition of marco polo. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. 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. Project gutenberg presents the travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier.

Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Jul 14, 2008 the common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. The common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24. The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently. Marco polo was the frst western traveller to speak of burma mien. The travels of marco polo ebook written by marco polo. As the first european to claim that he had been to china and back not to mention. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo volume 1 internet archive. Marco polo and his travels peter jackson keele university the year 1998 marks the sevenhundredth anniversary of the initial composition of the book associated with marco polo, le devisament dou monde. 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. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polos travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief.

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. 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. The travels of marco polo volume 38 of edinburgh cabinet library. The complete yulecordier illustrated edition marco polo. Trivisino, eminently distinguished in the fasti of the venetian republic. Previous part 9 next part 11 stables of akbar an imperial horse drew daily 2 lbs. The first third is introductory material, and there are 23 pages of gloss for every page of polo s actual text. Polos account of events in burma can be dated to the earlymid 1290s, for he returned to venice in 1295, although the travels were not put into writing until 1298. 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 volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello.

The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23. The travels of marco polo volume ii by marco polo edited by henry yule and henri cordier. Because marcos family was wealthy, he received a good education, learning. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. The travels of marco polo volume ii from marco polo. One of the greatest books of all time a vast treasury of invaluable observations on the peoples and geography of. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. The complete yulecordier edition, volume 1 popular online. 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. The travels of marco polo, the venetian public library uk. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice.

There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. Jan 01, 2004 the travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo, rustichello of. Marco polo s adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time.

My only criticism of this edition is that there are no images at all. Marco polos adventures in china stemmed from a trip taken there by his father nicolo and his uncle maffeo. Liveright is proud to make available in paperback its reissue of the classic 1926 edition of the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo the venetian by william marsden. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the travels of marco polo. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Cambridge university press rq ehkdoi ri school of oriental. When nicolo and maffeo polo departed venice, italy, they took marco polo with them. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 4 wikisource, the. Kaplan was given the distinguished alumni award by the university of connecticut. Cordier, henri, 18491925 unknown role collection gutenberg contributor project gutenberg language english. It was perhaps the first book to achieve bestseller status before the invention of the printing pressit was certainly the most controversial.