The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 By: Rustichello of Pisa
In Volume 2 of The Travels of Marco Polo, Rustichello of Pisa continues to captivate readers with the fascinating adventures of Marco Polo as he travels through Asia. This volume picks up where the first one left off, with Polo exploring new territories and encountering various cultures and customs. The detailed descriptions of the lands Polo visits, including China, India, and Persia, transport readers to a different time and place. Through Polo's eyes, readers gain insight into the people, landscapes, and wildlife of these distant lands. The vivid imagery painted by Rustichello of Pisa brings these faraway places to life, making readers feel like they are right there beside Polo on his journey. One of the most intriguing aspects of this volume is Polo's interactions with the rulers and inhabitants of the lands he visits. From meeting the great Kublai Khan to witnessing the opulent wealth of the Persian courts, Polo's encounters provide a glimpse into the power dynamics and cultural differences of the time. Overall, Volume 2 of The Travels of Marco Polo is a captivating read that will appeal to history buffs, travel enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story. Rustichello of Pisa's vivid prose and Polo's incredible tales make this volume a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the world through the eyes of a 13th-century explorer. First Page: THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO THE COMPLETE YULE CORDIER EDITION 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 II Containing the second volume of the 1903 edition and the 1920 volume of addenda (two original volumes bound as one) [Illustration: "MARCVS POLVS VENETVS TOTIVS ORBIS ET INDIE PEREGRATOR PRIMVS" Copied by permission from a painting bearing the above inscription in the Gallery of Monsignore Padia in Rome] CONTENTS OF VOL. II. SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS EXPLANATORY LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS THE BOOK OF MARCO POLO APPENDICES INDEX SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS. BOOK SECOND (Continued). PART II. Journey to the West and South West of Cathay. XXXV. HERE BEGINS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIOR OF CATHAY; AND FIRST OF THE RIVER PULISANGHIN NOTES. 1. Marco's Route. 2. The Bridge Pul i sangin, or Lu ku k'iao. XXXVI. ACCOUNT OF THE CITY OF JUJU NOTES. 1. The Silks called Sendals . 2. Chochau. 3. Bifurcation of Two Great Roads at this point. XXXVII. THE KINGDOM OF TAIANFU NOTES. 1. Acbaluc. 2. T'ai yuan fu. 3. Grape wine of that place. 4. P'ing yang fu... Continue reading book >>

The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 By: Rustichello of Pisa

In Volume 2 of The Travels of Marco Polo, Rustichello of Pisa continues to captivate readers with the fascinating adventures of Marco Polo as he travels through Asia. This volume picks up where the first one left off, with Polo exploring new territories and encountering various cultures and customs.

The detailed descriptions of the lands Polo visits, including China, India, and Persia, transport readers to a different time and place. Through Polo's eyes, readers gain insight into the people, landscapes, and wildlife of these distant lands. The vivid imagery painted by Rustichello of Pisa brings these faraway places to life, making readers feel like they are right there beside Polo on his journey.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this volume is Polo's interactions with the rulers and inhabitants of the lands he visits. From meeting the great Kublai Khan to witnessing the opulent wealth of the Persian courts, Polo's encounters provide a glimpse into the power dynamics and cultural differences of the time.

Overall, Volume 2 of The Travels of Marco Polo is a captivating read that will appeal to history buffs, travel enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story. Rustichello of Pisa's vivid prose and Polo's incredible tales make this volume a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the world through the eyes of a 13th-century explorer.

First Page:

THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO

THE COMPLETE YULE CORDIER EDITION

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 II

Containing the second volume of the 1903 edition and the 1920 volume of addenda (two original volumes bound as one)

[Illustration: "MARCVS POLVS VENETVS TOTIVS ORBIS ET INDIE PEREGRATOR PRIMVS"

Copied by permission from a painting bearing the above inscription in the Gallery of Monsignore Padia in Rome]

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS

EXPLANATORY LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

THE BOOK OF MARCO POLO

APPENDICES

INDEX

SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS.

BOOK SECOND (Continued).

PART II.

Journey to the West and South West of Cathay.

XXXV. HERE BEGINS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIOR OF CATHAY; AND FIRST OF THE RIVER PULISANGHIN

NOTES. 1. Marco's Route. 2. The Bridge Pul i sangin, or Lu ku k'iao.

XXXVI. ACCOUNT OF THE CITY OF JUJU

NOTES. 1. The Silks called Sendals . 2. Chochau. 3. Bifurcation of Two Great Roads at this point.

XXXVII. THE KINGDOM OF TAIANFU

NOTES. 1. Acbaluc. 2. T'ai yuan fu. 3. Grape wine of that place. 4. P'ing yang fu... Continue reading book >>

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