The travels of marco polo are fictionalised in a number works, such as. The travels of marco polo polo, marco, harris, peter, marsden, william, thubron. 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. Buy the travels of marco polo classics of world literature new edition by polo, marco, colbert, benjamin, griffith, tom, marsden, william isbn. This is not merely another adventure story, it is the adventure story of all time. Marco polo soon was caught up in the war between venice and. 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.
With copious notes, illustrating the route and observations of the author, and comparing them with those of more recent travellers. Marco polo also revealed the wonders of xanadu, the summer capital of mongol emperor kublai khan. He told the stories of his journey to the narrator of the book, rustichello of pisa, and rustichello relates the tales of the explorers travels. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from europe to asia from 1271 to. Book ii of the great kublai khan and of provinces visited on journeys westward and southward. Marco polo was born in 1254 and died on january 8,24. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Later it was part of the library of the french book collector alexandre petau.
Written in the th century, the travels of marco polo details italian explorer marco polos movements through asia between 1271 and 1295. 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. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. 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. The travels of marco polo classics of world literature. Marco polo 125429 has achieved an almost archetypal status as a t. Marco polos famous travelogue was penned in prison. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china, after which he served the kubilai khan on numerous diplomatic missions. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. The resulting book, called the description of the world. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This superb book is exactly what i was looking for.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Marco polo travelled to china in 1271 and spent the next twenty years in the service of kublai khan. A sparkling new translation of one of the greatest travel books ever written. Marco polo left for the far east, traveled around and came back. He wrote his famous travels after returning home, whilst a prisoner in genoa. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Marco polo was known for the book, travels of marco polo, where he talked about asia. Marco polo was the most famous traveller of his time. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, alex struik. The travels of marco polo and millions of other books are available for instant access. Many other explorers, including christopher columbus, looked up to him.
Marco polo 1254 to january 8, 24 was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which describes his voyage to and experiences in asia. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian see other formats. Immediately download the the travels of marco polo summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the travels of marco polo. Book i of regions visited or heard of on the journey from lesser armenia to the court of the great khan at shangtu. 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 volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Page 115 our notice of those portions of polo s travels which deal with countries other than china must be very brief. The travels of marco polo, from valuable early manuscripts recently published by the french society of geography and in italy by count baldelli bone. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Colin thubron is an awardwinning author of novels and travel books. I dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i. 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.
Brian oswald donnbyrnes messer marco polo 1921 italo calvinos novel invisible cities 1972, in which polo appears as a pivotal character. A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written marco polos voyages began in 1271 with a visit to china. 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. Marco learns of his uncles homosexuality and is disgusted by it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. This is a tale like no other that transports the reader back in time and around the world. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. Milton rugoff was a longtime editor for several publishing houses. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. This memoir is a bit daunting because the names are unfamiliar and there are no maps to. The travels of marco polo audio book free audio books. He is the author of a number of books, including a harvest of world folk tales, marco polo s adventures in china. The first english translation is the elizabethan version by john frampton published in 1579, the most noble and famous travels of marco polo, based on santaellas castilian translation of 1503 the first version in that language. The travels of marco polo arvindguptatoys books gallery. Today we know that marco s account is not only an amazing narrative of strange experiences, but the richest and most reliable picture of the near east, india, and the orient of the middle ages. Marco polo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce.
Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from europe to asia from 1271 to 1295 and remaining in china for 17 of those years. The polos traveled thousands of miles through unknown and hostile territory in order to reach lands hitherto only vaguely rumored to exist. He jocularly said i did not write half of what i saw, for i. Full text of the travels of marco polo the venetian. 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. He was one of the first europeans to explore central asia and east asia. Afterward, he served kublai khan on numerous diplomatic missions in the far east. The quality is outstanding, the text, illustrations etc. He is the author of a number of books, including a harvest of world folk tales, marco polo s adventures in china, the great travelers, and the beechers.
The travels of marco polo great tales from long ago by felicity trotman, daniel woods and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book was cowritten by rustichello da pisa, an italian writer who met polo while the two were in prison in genoa, italy. This signet classic edition is the most thoroughly annotated popular edition ever published of the travels of marco polo. The travels of marco polo born in venice in 1254 marco polo travelled with his father and uncle to asia and chronicled his travels. The travels of marco polointroduction principal figures of the house of genghis khan map. While in captivity, he dictated the travels of marco polo to a fellow prisoner. I wanted to read marco polo s travels in a good english translation, with accompanying medieval illustrations and modern photos and references to the places and events mentioned, and thats exactly what this book provides. Marco polo is remembered thanks to a colorful and popular narrative about his eastward voyage, known simply as.