The Travels Of Marco Polo The Venetian (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169354258)

The Travels of Marco Polo The Venetian is a historical travelogue written by Thomas Wright. The book is a detailed account of the travels of Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and explorer, who journeyed across Asia during the 13th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different region or city that Marco Polo visited, including Persia, China, India, and the Mongol Empire.The book provides a vivid description of the people, customs, and landscapes that Marco Polo encountered during his travels. It also includes detailed accounts of the trade routes, political systems, and religious practices of the regions he visited. The book is based on the original manuscript written by Marco Polo himself, which was later translated into various languages.The Travels of Marco Polo The Venetian is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the medieval world. It is also a fascinating travelogue that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the Age of Discovery. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the human experience.IN a western direction from Pi-an-fu there is a large and handsome fortress named Thai-gin, 1 which is said to have been built, at a remote period, by a king who was called Dor. 2 Within the walls of the fort stands a spacious and highly-ornamented palace, the hall of which contains paintings of all the renowned princes who, from ancient times, have reigned at this place, forming together a superb exhibition. A remarkable circumstance in the history of this king Dor shall now be related. He was a powerful prince, assumed much state, and was always waited upon by young women of extraordinary beauty, a vast number of whom he entertained at his court.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Wright
ISBN-10: 1169354254
ISBN-13: 9781169354258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 518
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.44lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.13d