The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Download pages pdf download whole book pdf download whole book epub text only views. Evidence reported by internet archive biblio tool for item bookofsermarcopo02polouoft on march 18, 2008. Mdzreader band the book of ser marco polo, the venetian. The book of ser marco polo, volume 1 marco polo, sir henry yule, amy frances yule snippet view 1920. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Please refer to the pdf format of this volume for an undistorted view of the foldouts. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1 marco polo on. This book reproduces the text of the original edition. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east translated. Concerning the palace of the great kaan you must know. Volume 1, translated and edited by colonel sir henry yule london. Selected document excerpts with questions from the book of ser marco polo.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east 1903. Besides the common li, the chinese have another li. It was edited by the prominent nineteenthcentury geographer henry yule and was considered an authoritative source on polos travels. The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254.
The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east excerpts marco polo, c. During copying and translating many errors were made, so there. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian this is an exact reproduction of a book published before 1923. 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 marco polo 1254. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian volume 2 by. And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills where blossomed many an incensebearing tree. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east.
The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, audiobook rustichello da pisa chapter time book second, part 2, chapters 35 to 38. It came to pass in the year of christ 1260, when baldwin was reigning at constantinople controlled by christian crusaders at the time that messer nicolas polo. The book of ser marco polo is an edition of the famous travelogue describing the travels of marco polo through asia, persia, china and indonesia between 1271 and 1291. Book of ser marco polo, the venetian by henri cordier, henry yule, marco polo.
In 1260, marco polos father and uncle traveled through the mongol empire, all the way to its capital in china. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian 1871 edition. The bookof ser marco polo, the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east 3d ed. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east book second. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The travels of marco polobook 2chapter 10 wikisource. Page 290 amir, and said something to him in chinese. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public.
Where alph, the sacred river, ran through caverns measureless to man down to a sunless sea. The book of ser marco polo asia for educators columbia. This is not an ocrd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east in the nineteenth century and the revision of this translation by. Comparative specimens of the different recensions of polos text. 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 marco polo 1254 24, translated by henry. The bookof ser marco polo, the venetian 1903 edition.
There they requested trade and missionary contacts. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, 1871, john murray edition, in english the book of ser marco polo, the venetian 1871 edition open library donate. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a. The book of ser marco polo is a thirteenth century edition that was transcribed by marco polo s cell mate and was later translated by henry yule 266. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east, volumes i and ii, translated and edited by colonel sir henry yule london. With copious notes, illustrating the route and observations of the author, and comparing them with those of more recent travellers. Concerning the palace of the great kaan you must know that it is the greatest palace that ever was the roof is very lofty, and the walls of the palace are all covered with gold and silver. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east book. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 1.
You must know that it is the greatest palace that ever was. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning. The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently published by the french society of geography and in italy by count baldelli bone.
The book of ser marco polo, the venetian volume 2 set up a giveaway. The travels of marco polo arvindguptatoys books gallery. The content and language reflect the beliefs, practices and terminology of their time, and have not been updated. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Marco polo is a son to nicolo polo a trader who entered the city of cambaluc a center of chinese civilization in the yuan period 266. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. Henry yule and the book of ser marco polo in chinese. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive.
Book of ser marco polo marco polo bauman rare books. Read online excerpt from the book of ser marco polo. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 2. The amir gave some order in reply, and our friend then took the lads limbs, laid them together in their places, and gave a kick, when, presto. Calendar of documents relating to marco polo and his family. Of the city of caracoron caracoron is a city of some three. The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms. In the excerpts that follow, marco polo or his arab sources describes the cities and urban life of yuandynasty china. The book was translated into many european languages in marco polo s own lifetime, but the original manuscripts are now lost. The common chinese li 360 pu, or 180 chang, or 1800 chi feet. A total of about 150 copies in various languages are known to exist. Yules marco polo, the classic translation and the best commentary on the book in any language asia polo, marco yule, henry, translator.
And here were forests ancient as the hills, io enfolding. Buy the book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east by marco polo, sir henry yule online at alibris. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. First editions of henry yules the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally imp. Page 267 in xanadu did kubla khan a stately pleasuredome decree.
His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. So twice five miles of fertile ground with walls and towers were girdled round. The book of ser marco polo the venetian concerning. The venetian concerning kingdoms and marvels of the east volume 1, translated and edited by colonel sir henry yule london. See the hathitrust accessibility page for more information. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
The book of ser marco polo the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east by polo, marco, 125423. Cambridge university press wishes to make clear that the book, unless originally published by cambridge, is not being republished by, in association or collaboration with, or. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east ed. Genealogy of the house of chinghiz to the end of the 18th century. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian is a nineteenthcentury edition of the famous travelogue written by rustichello da pisa and marco polo, describing the travels of the latter through asia, persia, china and indonesia between 1271 and 1291. Concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 2 primary source edition.
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