The book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian: concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East
by Marco Polo
603 pages•about 12 h 30 min to read•Public domain
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A medieval account of kingdoms across Asia and the Indian Ocean, this edition pairs Marco Polo’s reports of places, customs, and trade with substantial geographical notes for historically curious readers. On Samara, contrary winds hold Polo and his company for five months, and they dig defenses while islanders supply what they need. In a separate note, an editor argues that Polo’s description of Bengal may combine reports about the Ganges delta with information about Pegu. The commentary makes clear that the account’s geography is sometimes uncertain, and examines how such errors may have arisen.
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