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The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, Volume 1.

The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, Volume 1.

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 The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, Volume 1.
"Books of the Marvels of the World" or "Description of the World" (Divisament dou monde), also nicknamed "Il Milione" ("The Million") or "Oriente Poliano", but commonly called "The Travels of Marco Polo", is a 13th-century 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.It's been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of Marco Polo as the icon of the bold traveller. Presenting Marco Polo as an important figure at the court of the Mongol leader Kublai Khan, the book was written in Old French by Rustichello da Pisa, a romance author of the time, who was reportedly working from accounts which he had heard from Marco Polo when they were imprisoned in Genoa, having been captured while on a ship.Copyright AudioBooks
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  • 41 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.

    41 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    Aug 29 2025
    41 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    41 - Book Second, Part 1, Chapters 29 to 34. Concerning the rice-wine drunk by the people of Cathay. Concerning the black stones that are dug in Cathay, and are burnt for fuel. How the great Kaan causes stores of corn to be made, to help his people withal in time of dearth. Of the charity of the emperor to the poor. Concerning the astrologers in the city of Cambaluc. Concerning the religion of the Cathayans; their views as to the soul; and their customs.
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    13 mins
  • 40 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.

    40 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    Aug 29 2025
    40 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    40 - Book Second, Part 1, Chapters 25 to 28. Concerning the twelve barons who are set over all the affairs of the great Kaan. How the Kaan's posts and runners are sped through many lands and provinces. How the emperor bestows help on his people, when they are afflicted with dearth or murrain. How the great Kaan causes trees to be planted by the highways.
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    11 mins
  • 39 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.

    39 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    Aug 29 2025
    39 - The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Volume 1.
    39 - Book Second, Part 1, Chapters 23 to 24. Concerning the oppressions of Achmath the Bailo, and the plot that was formed against him. How the great Kaan causeth the bark of trees, made into something like paper, to pass for money over all his country.
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    17 mins
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