Publisher's Synopsis
The Travels of Marco Polo The Venetian is a historical travelogue written by Thomas Wright. The book is based on the travels of Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived in the 13th century. The book provides a detailed account of Polo's travels to Central Asia, China, and the Indian subcontinent. Polo's travels were remarkable for his time, as he was one of the first Europeans to travel to the East and document his experiences. The book covers Polo's journey from Venice to the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol Emperor of China, and his subsequent travels through China, India, and other parts of Asia. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different part of Polo's journey. The chapters provide a detailed description of the places Polo visited, the people he met, and the customs and traditions of the regions he travelled through. The book also includes illustrations and maps to provide a visual representation of Polo's journey. The Travels of Marco Polo The Venetian is a fascinating historical account of one of the most important journeys in human history. The book provides a unique insight into the cultures and societies of Asia during the 13th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, travel, or exploration.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.
