Feb 12, 2014 why marco polo is famous marco polo was born in venice, italy 1254. In 1271, when he was 17 years old, he travelled to. There are also stories and various documents which point to his ancestry originating in korcula, croatia. The travels by marco polo meet your next favorite book. Japans golden pavilion, the goldleafcovered kinkakuji, was built in 97, a century after polo published. The text is a complete1y modern version of the famous marsden wright translation. Marco polo has 377 books on goodreads with 21974 ratings. Kublai, on hearing of this amazing wealth, desired to conquer the island, and sent two of his barons with a very large fleet containing warriors, both horsemen and on foot. During his twoyear captivity, aided by notes and reports written while he was in the east and by his fellowprisoner and coauthor rustichello of pisa, he dictated an account of his travels. Marco polo was supposedly born in the venetian republic, in what is now venice, italy. Travels marco polo, first edition abebooks passion for books.
The book also included his experience at the court of kublai khan. Polo traveled extensively with his family, journeying from europe to asia from 1271 to. 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 story of marco polo by noah brooks, paperback barnes. Marco polo reisefuhrer usa sudwest, las vegas, colorado, new mexico, arizona, utah by karl teuschl not in english common knowledge. Here you will find our favorite travel books, our favorite biographies and our own travels notebooks, always full of photos, links, annotations, and some tips, that might be in. The travels of marco poloprefacechapter 2 wikisource. Marco polo 125424, a venetian merchant, spent many years in the service of kubilai khan and in his journeys to and from the khans court and around the mongol empire picked up immense amounts of direct and indirect knowledge about asia. Truth to tell, many of marco polos tales of treasure were just thattales. Marco polo travel publishing offers a wide range of high quality cartographic products and travel guides. Travels marco polo, first edition abebooks passion for. Great princes, emperors, and kings, dukes and marquises, counts, knights, and burgesses.
Aug 09, 2016 the journeyer by gary jennings i first read this book in my late teens and recently reread it in my thirties, and it has aged really well. Marco polos reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels. Marco polos book polo could have been forgotten to history. I read this to 11 and 14 year old boys we are going to read a landmark series book for more indepth study of marco polo. The illuminated manuscript on marco polos fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book decoration. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The illuminated manuscript on marco polo s fascinating and adventurous travels ranks among the most famous manuscripts of the middle ages and is considered a highlight of french book decoration. Their return to italy in order to go to venice and visit their household is described in the travels of marco polo as follows. According to his travels, 3 marco polo 125424 visited hangzhou some time after 1276, when the mongols under bayan had captured it on behalf of kublai khan.
The author considered the story of marco polo one of the most romantic and interesting of mediaeval or of modern times, and in this delightful little book, he sets out to recount the adventures of the intrepid explorer. The books also include timelines, bibliographies, and suggestions for further research. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Page 153 here are also red pearls, large, and of equal value with the white, with many other precious stones. Marco polo, 331 books italo calvino, 7 books henry hersch hart, 3 books eugene oneill, 3 books michael s. Edwards lester, 2 books harry rutstein, 2 books alfons. Contains black and white illustrations by dino battaglia. Marco polo soon joined venetian forces fighting genoa and was taken prisoner 1298 following venices loss in the battle of curzola. We, at marcopolo editions, love literature and history, and we love to travel. The incredible story of marco polo s journey to the ends of the earth has for the last seven hundred years been beset by. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian internet archive. What has emerged here, however, is a dazzling portrait of a remarkable man, a portrait that restores marco polo to his rightful place in the pantheon, a.
Messer marco polo by byrne, donn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marco polo by puech, michel,labba, brigitte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Yamashita, 3 books leonardo olschki, 2 books teresa buongiorno, 2 books grandbois, alain, 2 books c. Marco polo was born in venice in 1254 and died circa 24. Libreria internazionale marco polo is the sister bookstore of the libreria marco polo in venice and is located in the central part of the city in the cannaregio district. Unlike many of the current historians that wish to claim he was a fictional character, this book gives the history of his family and his life story. Books by marco polo author of the travels goodreads. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When he got to asia he became a favorite to the mongol emperor kublai khan. Author division marco polo is composed of at least 4 distinct authors, divided by their works. Read marco polo journey to the end of the earth by robin brown available from rakuten kobo. They spent the next 20 years in the service of the kubilai khan, travelling throughout the mongolian empire.
The journeyer by gary jennings i first read this book in my late teens and recently reread it in my thirties, and it has aged really well. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. 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 book is mainly about the description of the world and the places he travelled. Rarely have secular topics had such an intensive echo. He died in venice at almost 70 years of age, on january 8, 24.
When he was 17 years old, he convinced his uncle and dad to take him along their next travels. But his book, the travels of marco polo, slowly gained widespread interest. Marco polo was seventeen when he set out for china. 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. Colin thubron is an awardwinning author of novels and travel books, including behind the wall.
More than seven hundred years ago, marco polo traveled from the medieval city of venice to the fabled kingdom of the great kublai khan, seeing. Feb 26, 2015 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. This signet classic edition is the most thoroughly annotated popular edition ever published of the travels of marco polo. His famous book, the travels of marco polo, indicates that he was a man of extraordinary bravery, brilliance, and strength. 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. How the two brothers, after crossing a desert, came to the city of bocara, and fell in with certain envoys there. The travels of marco polo by marco polo, translated by henry yule. Marco polo pocket guides are known for their handy, compact format and insider tips. Page iii the travels of marco polo, translated into english from the text of lf benedetto by prof.
Jan 26, 2008 what has emerged here, however, is a dazzling portrait of a remarkable man, a portrait that restores marco polo to his rightful place in the pantheon, a task that has been long overdue. List of books and articles about marco polo online research. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Marco polo was born around 1254 in venice, capital of the venetian republic. So they set forth from soldaia and travelled till they came to the court of a certain tartar prince, barca kaan by name, whose residences were at sara and at bolgara and who was esteemed one of the most liberal and courteous princes. Marco polo stadtfuhrer frankfurt fur frankfurter 2008 by katja bongardt not in english common knowledge. Marco polo was born in 1254, the son of a venetian merchant, and made his first visit to china with his father and uncle in 1271. A journey through china and shadow of the silk road. Marco polo was seventeen when he set out for china, and fortyone when he came back. Peter harris is the editor of the everymans pocket poets volume zen poems. They went to china, persia, and then finally home to venice. The international bookstore marco polo is located in one of the narrow streets in venice near the teatro malibran it is also interesting to note that marco polo, the famous traveler himself, lived in the district just.
More than seven hundred years ago, marco polo traveled from the medieval city of venice to the fabled kingdom of the great kublai khan, seeing new sights and riches that no westerner had ever before witnessed. Menorca marco polo pocket guide marco polo travel guides. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. List of books and articles about marco polo online. They returned to venice in 1269, and in 1271 they left with young marco for kublais court. The book was wellwritten and contained additional information on topics such as if you lived in europe at the time of marco polo, to china by land and sea, the silk secret, genghis kahn, if you were mongolian at the time of marco polo, sera battles and gutenbergs new printing press. It started out in his child hood and how he didnt go to school but was taught to be a merchant instead. Marco polo ebook by robin brown 9780752472300 rakuten kobo. Our travel handbooks are the first to include infographics and our spiral guides feature unique layflat spiral binding.
Many people say marco polo was the greatest explorer that ever lived, traveling 33, miles by land and sea from venice, italy, to modernday beijing, china. The travels of marco poloprefacechapter 2 wikisource, the. Aldo ricci, with an introduction and index by sir e. The book of ser marco polo, the venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the east. Marco polo reisefuhrer zypern by klaus botig not in english common knowledge. The newest volume in sterling signatures successful illustrated edition series takes readers on a fascinating journey into a world once unknown. Jul 19, 2019 how the two brothers went on beyond soldaia. What are some great fiction books about marco polo. He recorded his adventures in a book published as the travels of marco polo. The book was about polo s travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. Having stayed a while at soldaia, they considered the matter, and thought it well to extend their journey further. Buy menorca marco polo pocket guide marco polo travel guides fol papma by marco polo isbn. Marco polo s reports offered the ideal background for illustration, as people in europe had always been curious to know about the marvels of the. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The book was about polos travels through asia between the years of 1276 and 1291. Travels of marco polo by komroff, manuel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Intended for young readers, brooks wellchosen excerpts from polos own. The incredible story of marco polos journey to the ends of the earth has for. He is famous for going into china and mongolia farther than any european had. Benedetto marco polo, aldo ricci, luigi foscolo benedetto asian educational services, 2001 asia 439 pages. 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.