This book tells marco polos journey from a storylike view. While in prison he met the arthurian adventure writer rustichello of pisa, with whom he. Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Polo seems to have encountered many many unusual situations on his journey. Within the pages are familiar stories and some new stories about marco polos adventures around the world. The book was cowritten by rustichello da pisa, an italian writer who met polo while the two were in prison in genoa, italy. Three years after returning to venice, marco polo commanded a galley in a war against genoa, one of venices rivals. Tells the story of marco polos journey to china, describing some of the things he saw. The adventures of marco polo capstone young readers. It is possibly one of five manuscripts relating to marco polos journey that. The wealth of new geographic information recorded by polo was widely used by european navigators. Marco polos travels was one of the worlds first bestsellers.
Polos adventures influenced european mapmakers and inspired. May 05, 2019 the italian marco polo is probably the worlds most famous traveler and one of the worlds first travel writers. Polos book was what we would call a blockbuster hit and made marco. Cambridge university press rq ehkdoi ri school of oriental. Newbery medal winner freedman takes readers along on polos journey in a book that is as beautiful as many of the sights the explorer observed.
Marco polos travels in persia and turkistan heritage history. Heritage history travels and adventures of marco polo by. Marco polo, venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from europe to asia in 127195, remaining in china for 17 of those years. Christopher columbus himself brought a copy of marco polos book with him on his trip to the new world. Marco polo was a venetian explorer known for the book the travels of marco polo, which. The travels of marco polo from venice to asia opened up a whole new world to. Marco polos travels in persia and turkistan the passage across the persian gulf was a brief and prosperous one. Oct 01, 2006 what a fascinating book describing some of marco polos adventures. May 11, 2020 marco polos travels have inspired plenty of explorers to go on adventures of their own. It was written as a biography and it gave me lots of information about what happened, in good detail. Marco polos travels along the silk road marco polo in venice marco polo 125424 was a venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across asia at the height of the mongol empire. These books offer highinterest subject matter in a graphicnovel format. The book,the travels of marco polo, is the written record which chronicles the adventures and travels that marco polo experienced while exploring the eastern world.
But frances wood, head of the chinese department at the british library, argues that marco polo not only never went to china, he probably never even made it past the black sea, where his family conducted business as merchants. His notebook1990, next to russell freedmansadventures of marco polo2006 this isnt going to leave young readers with more than a superficial impression of polos travelogue or historical significance. A handwritten manuscript by marco polo in 1288 did. Three years after returning to venice, marco polo commanded a galley in a war against genoa, one of. His account of those travels, known in english as the travels of marco polo, is a classic. Incidentally, marco polos travels were only recorded while he was a prisoner. Venetian merchant and adventurer marco polo traveled from europe to asia from 1271 to 1295. Marco polo carries his popular book il milione, known in english as the travels of.
The famous venetian is believed to have left venice at age 17 to embark on a 24year journey through the persian gulf and asia, spending much of this time in china in the court of the great mongol emperor kublai khan. The name marco polo evokes images of faraway travels and exotic treasures. Mar 12, 2020 the name marco polo evokes images of faraway travels and exotic treasures. Buy with confidence from one of australias oldest bookshops established in 1975. He spread words about his adventures to china and become famous from somebody making a story about his adventures called marco polos adventures it is a very famous book asked in explorers and. The million, deriving from polos nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polos travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai khan. What a fascinating book describing some of marco polo s adventures. Lots of attractive illustrations, with a good balance of color and blackandwhite. The life and adventures of marco polo ancient origins.
Polos mother died when he was very young and he was raised by his aunt and uncle. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and. Polos remarkable story became a hugely influential book, the travels of marco polo. Was marco polo the worlds greatest explorer or the. Not only does this book describe marco polos adventures, but also the controversies regarding marco polos book, and his great influence during the middle ages and thereafter. The reading level of 911 is accurate in general depending on the childs reading level. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book. It wouldnt have been a challenge for my 11 yo son, but for the sake of my 7 yo i decided that we should read it together. While he was locked up, he became friendly with a fellow prisoner, rusticello pronounced rustichello of pisa, who was a writer of romance novels. The life and accomplishments of marco polo 1471 words 6 pages. A more substantial look at this topic than the adventures of marco polo. The port at which they set foot on shore was an old fortified town named hormuz, with its towers rising high above the sea, and its harbor crowded. Known for his travels to china, the book he wrote about his expeditions, the travels of marco polo, and his sharing of asian spices, marked him as a great influence in the th century and beyond. Marco recounted his many adventures in asia to the pisan writer.
Adventurer marco polo travels to china, where he finds the emperor kublai khan, court intrigue, danger, and unexpected love. A sad aspect of the story is that it took years for polos stories to be accepted. What a fascinating book describing some of marco polos adventures. Marco polo carries his popular book il milione, known in english as the travels of marco polo, in this 19thcentury mosaic in the doriatursi palace, genoa.
Like someone spinning a yarn of his adventures as an intergalactic warrior in the far reaches of outer space, polo told a tale that was almost mythical yet in most particulars absolutely true and accurate. The travels of marco polo volume 1 by marco polo and rustichello of pisa free ebook project gutenberg. Christopher columbus himself brought a copy of marco polos book. With gary cooper, sigrid gurie, basil rathbone, george barbier. Milton rugoff recounts the adventures of marco polo who, with his father and uncle, journeyed to the. Marco polo was born in venice, one of the most successful trading cities. The story of marco polo and his adventures was very well written and would be easy for even the most reluctant reader to make it to the end with ease. After polos book was published, wellread europeans could no longer believe that they alone led the globe. Jan 01, 2006 2 this informational childrens book teaches children about the many amazing adventures of marco polo. Marco polos journey to the east in the service of the. Marco also had another uncle who lived in constantinople and crimea and was engaged in commerce. Marco polos influence on later explorers 1614 words 123.
Polo, son of a wealthy italian merchant, wrote about his incredible experiences traveling to china with his father and uncle on a trade expedition, and also about his adventures as an envoy of kublai khan, the ruler of most of china. Book of the marvels of the world in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from. Marco polos adventures in china by milton rugoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Three years after marco had returned home, he was involved in a war between his city, venice, and its trading rival, genoa. Jan 14, 2007 marco polos adventures were not over when, after an absence of 24 years, he returned to italy. For the price you have to pay for this book you are receiving a bargain and shouldnt hesitate to snap up a copy. The italian marco polo is probably the worlds most famous traveler and one of the worlds first travel writers. Marco polos travels have inspired plenty of explorers to go on adventures of their own. One of the worlds greatest explorers was marco polo. Feb 29, 2012 marco polos life 1254 born in venice 1267 mother died. Written in the th century, the travels of marco polo details italian explorer marco polos movements through asia between 1271 and 1295. Buy with confidence from one of australia s oldest bookshops established in 1975. Marco polos travels from venice to the exotic and distant east, and his epic book describing his extraordinary.
The text is comprised of a prologue and four subsequent books. His father and uncle returned from their silk road travels when marco was about 15 years old. Marco polos adventures in china by milton rugoff abebooks. Marco polo travelling, miniature from the book the travels of marco polo il milione, originally published during polo s lifetime c. In part 2, chapter 40, marco polo reports what he describes as huge serpents. Polos book, description of the world, offered one of the. How marco polo went to china marco polo was born in venice in the year 1254. After having seen netflixs rendition of marco polo s adventures i was most interested to learn more about the real events, but by what this book shows, it is no wonder that the producers went in a direction of fantasy. It begins at polos deathbed, his family begging him to confess his exaggerations. War erupted between venice and genoa and, serving as captain of a venetian galley, marco was. Marco polos life 1254 born in venice 1267 mother died. Polo s mother died when he was very young and he was raised by his aunt and uncle.
His notebook1990, next to russell freedmansadventures of marco polo 2006 this isnt going to leave young readers with more than a superficial impression of polo s travelogue or historical significance. The story of his journey is told in il milione the million, commonly called the travels of marco polo. This story reminded me of the saying if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Polo s adventures influenced european mapmakers and inspired christopher columbus. His father, nicolo, and his uncle, maffeo, were merchants who had seats in the great council and were enrolled with the noblemen of venice. Marco polofor the reader has already guessed that the elder of the two boys who had welcomed their father home was marco polowas born amid surroundings of wealth and luxury. A sad aspect of the story is that it took years for polos. The adventures of marco polo russell freedman, author, bagram ibatoulline, illustrator, illus. Marco polos adventures in china by milton rugoff, 1964, american heritage pub.
Rustichello later used marcos stories and he incorporated them into a book. The million, deriving from polo s nickname emilione, in english commonly called the travels of marco polo, is a thcentury travelogue written down by rustichello da pisa from stories told by italian explorer marco polo, describing polo s travels through asia between 1271 and 1295, and his experiences at the court of kublai khan. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Marco polos adventures in china 1964 edition open library. Later it was part of the library of the french book collector alexandre petau. Marco polos adventures were not over when, after an absence of 24 years, he returned to italy. Biography informational author russell freedman tells the story or tale of marco polo and his adventures around the world. The adventures of marco polo freedman, russell, alsenas, linas, ibatoulline, bagram. Marco polos adventures in china caravel books milton rugoff on amazon. The adventures of marco polo by russell freedman goodreads.
Recounts the adventures of marco polo who, with his father and uncle, journeyed to the court of kublai khan in china from 1271 to 1295. Travel, trade, and the mongol empire december, 2015 mattreid93 although the details of the true adventures of marco polo remain unclear, the epic stories of his travels brought context to europeans who knew nothing about asia. The book the travels of marco polo was a bestseller and was read throughout europe. His family as a noble one, and held high rank in venice. Aug 30, 2017 the story of his journey is told in il milione the million, commonly called the travels of marco polo. Marco was later released and returned to his native venice. Marco polo, the great explorer, recorded seeing dragons while.
Dec, 2019 marco polos adventures in china by milton rugoff, 1964, american heritage pub. Milton rugoff recounts the adventures of marco polo who, with his father and uncle, journeyed to the court of kublai khan in china from 1271 to 1295. Marco polo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shortly thereafter, marco polo was captured in battle by venices archrival genoa. Sep 10, 2019 marco polo carries his popular book il milione, known in english as the travels of marco polo, in this 19thcentury mosaic in the doriatursi palace, genoa. Why was the book about marco polos adventures in china. Two years later, the three of them set out on a journey to cathay. The brief 16item bibliography is now very much outdated, but what are included are very respectable sources. National book award nominee milton rugoff writes a pageturning biography of marco polo, the great adventurer whose journey changed peoples perceptions of the world and lit the way to the renaissance.
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