The Travels
The Travels by Marco Polo, published by Penguin Publishing Group in a reissue edition on September 30, 1958, spans 379 pages in English. This work chronicles the renowned travels of Marco Polo, who embarked on his journeys in 1271, visiting China and serving Kubilai Khan on various diplomatic missions. His accounts offer insights into the diverse societies he encountered, detailing their religions, customs, and lifestyles, as well as the exotic goods and wildlife of the East.
Readers will discover a vivid portrayal of a long-vanished world through Polo’s narratives, which include tales of intriguing figures such as the holy shoemaker and the wicked caliph. The book delves into themes of exploration and discovery, providing a historical perspective on medieval travel. This edition invites readers to engage with the rich tapestry of experiences and observations that shaped Polo’s journey, reflecting the broader context of biography and history.
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Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kubilai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. 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. The accounts of his travels provide a fascinating glimpse of the different societies he encountered: their religions, customs, ceremonies and way of life; on the spices and silks of the East; on precious gems, exotic vegetation and wild beasts. He tells the story of the holy shoemaker, the wicked caliph and the three kings, among a great many others, evoking a remote and long-vanished world with colour and immediacy.
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