The second additional text is the humanist Poggio Bracciolini's account of the travels of the Italian merchant Niccolò de' Conti (ca. The first is that of Hetoum of Corycus (ca. The present edition adds three further accounts of Far Eastern lands and peoples, all in their first Dutch editions. It also records information about 13th-century Asia that has not survived in any other source. Polo's account of his voyages remains one of the earliest and most important Western records of Asian history, peoples and culture and for many years remained the primary source for most Europeans' knowledge of the orient.

, 99,, , 70,, 25,, 12, 126, 198 pp.Ad 1: First Dutch edition, translated apparently from a French edition, but supplemented with additional text and notes from other sources, of Marco Polo's account of his voyages from Venice to China and back, and of his numerous voyages within China and elsewhere in Asia, dictated by him in 1298. De beschryving der reizen van Volkert Evertsz. With 8 half-page engraved illustrations in text.(3) Verhaal van drie voorname reizen naar Oostindien, te weten van Johan Jacobsz Saar, Volkert Evertsz, en Albrecht Herport.Comprising:-SAAR, Johann Jacob. Naaukeurig verhaal van de reis des Bisschops van Beryte uit Frankryk te lant en ter zee naar China.Amsterdam, Abraham Wolfgang, 1669. Verhaal van de verövering van 't eylant Formosa door de Sinesen.Amsterdam, Abraham Wolfgang, 1664. Reysen naar Indien, en d'oostersche landen gedaan by Nicolaus Venetus, en Jeronymus van St. It is a fantastic living book teaching about history and geography, recommended for ages 10 and up.Reisen, en beschryving der Oostersche lantschappen. This new edition features all the original illustrations and clean, readable text. Louise Andrews Kent is a master storyteller, weaving historical accuracy and immersive adventure into one epic voyage of discovery.

When so much has changed will Tonio find anything worth returning for? There are many wonderful sights, amazing inventions and great riches to discover, though Tonio looks forward to getting back home – but many years will pass before his chance to see the canals of Venice again. When we get back to Venice, I’ll take you out in mine.” When Tonio rides into Cathay on one of the Khan’s elephants, he says to his friend, Pietro: “Elephants are grand… but give me a horse any time – unless I could have a gondola. Leaving behind his only possession, a shabby green gondola, Tonio eagerly joins Marco Polo on his adventure.Īs Tonio and the Polo family travel the dangerous silk road to modern-day China, they encounter many fascinating people and dangerous perils. Cathay is a long way from his home in Venice, but when 14-year-old gondolier, Tonio Tumba receives the chance of a lifetime, he doesn’t say no.

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