The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 By: Rustichello of Pisa
The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 is a captivating and adventurous account of Marco Polo's journey to Asia in the 13th century. Written by Rustichello of Pisa, this book provides a detailed and insightful look into the culture, geography, and people of the regions Polo visited. Polo's descriptions of the various cities and landscapes he encountered are vivid and engaging, painting a picture of a world vastly different from his own. The reader is taken on a voyage through the bustling markets of Constantinople, the majestic palaces of Persia, and the exotic lands of China and India. What makes this book truly compelling is Polo's interactions with the locals he encountered along the way. His keen observations and genuine interest in different cultures shine through, making the reader feel as though they are right alongside him on his incredible journey. Overall, The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, and exploration. It offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the past, and leaves the reader eager to continue following Polo's adventures in the subsequent volumes. First Page: THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO THE COMPLETE YULE CORDIER EDITION [Illustration: H. Yule] Including the unabridged third edition (1903) of Henry Yule's annotated translation, as revised by Henri Cordier; together with Cordier's later volume of notes and addenda (1920) IN TWO VOLUMES VOLUME I Containing the first volume of the 1903 edition DEDICATION. TO THE MEMORY OF SIR RODERICK I. MURCHISON, BART., K.C.B., G.C.ST.A., G.C.ST.S., ETC. THE PERFECT FRIEND WHO FIRST BROUGHT HENRY YULE AND JOHN MURRAY TOGETHER (HE ENTERED INTO REST, OCTOBER 22ND, 1871,) AND TO THAT OF HIS MUCH LOVED NIECE, HARRIET ISABELLA MURCHISON, WIFE OF KENNETH ROBERT MURCHISON, D.L., J.P., (SHE ENTERED INTO REST, AUGUST 9TH, 1902,) UNDER WHOSE EVER HOSPITABLE ROOF MANY OF THE PROOF SHEETS OF THIS EDITION WERE READ BY ME, I DEDICATE THESE VOLUMES FROM THE OLD MURCHISON HOME, IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF ALL I OWE TO THE ABIDING AFFECTION, SYMPATHY, AND EXAMPLE OF BOTH. TARADALE, AMY FRANCES YULE. ROSS SHIRE, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1902... Continue reading book >>

The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 By: Rustichello of Pisa

The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 is a captivating and adventurous account of Marco Polo's journey to Asia in the 13th century. Written by Rustichello of Pisa, this book provides a detailed and insightful look into the culture, geography, and people of the regions Polo visited.

Polo's descriptions of the various cities and landscapes he encountered are vivid and engaging, painting a picture of a world vastly different from his own. The reader is taken on a voyage through the bustling markets of Constantinople, the majestic palaces of Persia, and the exotic lands of China and India.

What makes this book truly compelling is Polo's interactions with the locals he encountered along the way. His keen observations and genuine interest in different cultures shine through, making the reader feel as though they are right alongside him on his incredible journey.

Overall, The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, and exploration. It offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the past, and leaves the reader eager to continue following Polo's adventures in the subsequent volumes.

First Page:

THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO

THE COMPLETE YULE CORDIER EDITION

[Illustration: H. Yule]

Including the unabridged third edition (1903) of Henry Yule's annotated translation, as revised by Henri Cordier; together with Cordier's later volume of notes and addenda (1920)

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOLUME I

Containing the first volume of the 1903 edition

DEDICATION.

TO THE MEMORY OF SIR RODERICK I. MURCHISON, BART., K.C.B., G.C.ST.A., G.C.ST.S., ETC. THE PERFECT FRIEND WHO FIRST BROUGHT HENRY YULE AND JOHN MURRAY TOGETHER (HE ENTERED INTO REST, OCTOBER 22ND, 1871,) AND TO THAT OF HIS MUCH LOVED NIECE, HARRIET ISABELLA MURCHISON, WIFE OF KENNETH ROBERT MURCHISON, D.L., J.P., (SHE ENTERED INTO REST, AUGUST 9TH, 1902,) UNDER WHOSE EVER HOSPITABLE ROOF MANY OF THE PROOF SHEETS OF THIS EDITION WERE READ BY ME, I DEDICATE THESE VOLUMES FROM THE OLD MURCHISON HOME, IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF ALL I OWE TO THE ABIDING AFFECTION, SYMPATHY, AND EXAMPLE OF BOTH.

TARADALE, AMY FRANCES YULE. ROSS SHIRE, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1902... Continue reading book >>

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