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. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, translated by henry yule. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. 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. 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. Publishers summary the travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polos journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. Its been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of marco polo. Almost 750 years later, acclaimed author john man traveled in marco polo s footsteps to xanadu then on to beijing and through modern china in search of the history behind the legend. The two brothers, and marco along with them, proceeded on their way, and journeying on, summer and winter, came at length to the great khan, who was then at a. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and. With his 24year journey through asia he surpassed all other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. The book is polos account of his travels to china, which he calls cathay north china and manji south china. He wrote his famous travels after returning home, whilst a prisoner in genoa.
The book was cowritten by rustichello da pisa, an italian writer who met polo while the two were in prison in genoa, italy. Polo explores everywhere from baghdad, armenia and russia to the caspian sea, the gobi desert. 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. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polo. 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. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Written in the th century, the travels of marco polo details italian explorer marco polo s movements through asia between 1271 and 1295.
Having previously listened to the audiobook version of bergreens over the edge of the world. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. In 1271, a young italian merchant named marco polo embarked on a groundbreaking expedition from venice, through the middle east. He told the stories of his journey to the narrator of the book, rustichello of pisa, and rustichello. The text is comprised of a prologue and four subsequent books. Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano, but commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by marco polo, describing the travels. The travels of marco polobook 4chapter 4 wikisource, the. Polo explores everywhere from baghdad, armenia and russia to the caspian sea, the gobi desert and the small fishing villages of china, describing the geography, architecture and customs of. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. In search of travelogues i decided to go in search of one of the most renown travelers in history to see if he could instill the passion of personal travel into writing. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. Jan 06, 2014 marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy.
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. This firstperson account of retracing the travels of marco polo works well in audio, and simon vance is a capable and engaging narrator. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from. The travels of marco polo is one of a handful of books that can truly be said to have changed the world.
The travels of marco polo unabridged the travels of marco polo unabridged audiobook, by marco polo. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist. Listen to travels of marco polo by rustichello da pisa. Travels of marco polo, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Apr 17, 2012 the travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1. Marco polo began his travels at the age of seventeen, and he spent the next twenty years trekking across a vast area of the world that most had ever explored. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. I dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i get many messages. Take a fascinating journey through strange and exotic countries. Listen to travels of marco polo by rustichello da pisa, marco. The travels of marco polo, volume 2 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa part 16 out of 23.
See all books authored by marco polo, including il milione, and the book of ser marco polo, the venetian volume 1, and more on. Milton rugoff was a longtime editor for several publishing houses. With his 24year journey through asia he surpassed all other. Author man adopts an almost lyrical tone in some of the landscape descriptions, and vance captures the emotion nicely. Polo explores everywhere from baghdad, armenia and russia to the caspian sea, the gobi desert and the small fishing villages of china, describing the geography, architecture and customs of these exotic places. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Marco polo pocket guides are known for their handy, compact format and insider tips. The travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polo s journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. Marco polo travelled to china in 1271 and spent the next twenty years in the service of kublai khan. The travels recounts polos journey to the eastern court of kublai khan, the chieftain of the mongol empire which covered the asian continent, but which was almost unknown to polos. Sep 06, 2012 the travels by marco polo real history as told by the man himself marco polo, one of the first great recorded travelers.
Nigel cliffs first book, the shakespeare riots 2007, was shortlisted for the washingtonbased national award for arts writing. He is the author of a number of books, including a harvest of world folk tales, marco polos adventures in china, the great travelers, and the beechers. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Magellans terrifying circumnavigation of the globe, in which bergreen succeeded in. Dec 03, 2019 marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. Librivox recording of the book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east, volume 2 by rustichello da pisa.
The journey took 3 years after which they arrived in cathay as it was then called and met the grandson of genghis khan, kublai khan. 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 travels of marco polo by marco polo, rustichello da. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project.
Marco polo, rustichello da pisa, peter wickham, naxos audiobooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. 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. The travels of marco polo presents a broad and wideranging panorama of kubilai khans thirteenth century empire. Marco polo is the great khans emissary who is commissioned to travel throughout his empire. The travels of marco polo unabridged audiobook, by marco polo.
Apr 28, 2016 the travels of marco polobook 4chapter 4. The travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polos journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china. The travels of marco polo audiobook by marco polo try our site with free audio books. Marco polo books list of books by author marco polo. The travels of marco polo audiobook on cassette, 1989. 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 travels of marco polo by marco polo on free audio book. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. 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. 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. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the. One reads a book like this or listens to its audiobook version with the expectation of basking in the authors descriptions of marco polo s travels to faraway places.
The travels of marco polo audiobook on cassette, 1988. The travels of marco polo audiobook listen instantly. Marco polo travel publishing offers a wide range of high quality cartographic products and travel guides. Marco polo is sent to investigate and report back his findings about people, customs, culture, climate, flora and fauna, game, birds and. This is not merely another adventure story, it is the adventure story of all time. The travels of marco polo marco polo, giovanni battista baldelli boni full view 1852. Jan 14, 2019 the travels of marco polo is the classic account of marco polo s journey to china from venice, and his discoveries as an emissary to the great kublai khan. The travels of marco polo audiobook marco polo audible.
Books of the marvels of the world or description of the world divisament dou monde, also nicknamed il milione the million or oriente poliano, but commonly called 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. The travels of marco polobook 1chapter 1 wikisource, the. Walter covell the story of marco polo s asiatic journey is one of the most astounding of all the travel books in western civilization. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. I dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i get many messages thanking me for helping the. Written in the th century, the travels of marco polo details italian explorer marco polos movements through asia between 1271 and 1295. While in captivity, he dictated the travels of marco polo to a fellow prisoner. Marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner who traveled on the silk road. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. Previous part 15 next part 17 a lecture with a bibliography which is the basis of the list of this edition of marco polo. Marco polo also revealed the wonders of xanadu, the summer capital of mongol emperor kublai khan.
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