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The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da Pisa from the tales of Marco Polo. Chronicling Polos adventurous journeys through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291, this work has captivated readers since the 14th century, solidifying Polos status as the quintessential explorer. The narrative highlights Marco Polos significant role at the court of Kublai Khan…
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Ajax (Campbell Translation)-Sophocles
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Mysterious Forces of Civilization-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás
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Omar Resung-Charles G. Blanden
"Omar Resung" by Charles G. Blanden presents a compelling exploration of the human experience through the lens of its titular character. This work captures the…
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With the Empress Dowager of China-Katharine Carl
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Book of Good Counsels - From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadesa-Sir Edwin Arnold
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Science - History of the Universe Vol. 7 Anthropology & Medicine-Francis Rolt-Wheeler
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Daredevil of the Army - Experiences as a ''Buzzer'' and Despatch Rider-Austin Patrick Corcoran
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Science - History of the Universe Vol. 7 Anthropology & Medicine-Francis Rolt-Wheeler
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Shining Pyramid The Definitive Edition-Arthur Machen
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In Indian Tents-Abby Langdon Alger
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Prejudices, First Series-H. L. Mencken
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Problem of China-Bertrand Russell
"Problem of China" by Bertrand Russell delves into the complexities and challenges faced by China in the early 20th century, exploring its cultural, political…
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Folk-lore and Legends Russian and Polish-Charles John Tibbits
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Omar Resung-Charles G. Blanden
Omar Resung by Charles G. Blanden offers a captivating exploration of the human experience through its rich narrative and profound themes. This work delves…
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Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book I-François Rabelais
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Confucian Analects-Confucius 孔子
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Herodotus' Histories Vol 3-Herodotus
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Evolutionist at Large-Grant Allen
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Prose Edda (Brodeur Translation)-Snorri Sturleson
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Fairy Spinning Wheel and the Tales it spun-Catulle Mendès
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America of the Fifties Letters of Fredrika Bremer-Fredrika Bremer
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King Lear (version 2)-William Shakespeare
"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a profound exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. This timeless tragedy delves…
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With the Empress Dowager of China-Katharine Carl
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Heroines of Travel-Frank Mundell
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Prince Silverwings and Other Fairy Tales-Edith Ogden Harrison
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Aesop's Fables, Volume 05 (Fables 101-125)-Aesop
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American Notes-Rudyard Kipling
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Account of Egypt by Herodotus-Herodotus
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Aesop's Fables, Volume 01 (Fables 1-25)-Aesop
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Canadians of Old-Philippe Aubert de Gaspé
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Aesop's Fables, Volume 02 (Fables 26-50)-Aesop
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041 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 29 to 34 Concerning the rice-wine drunk by the people of Cathay Concerni
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
040 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 25 to 28 Concerning the twelve barons who are set over all the affairs o
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
039 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 23 to 24 Concerning the oppressions of Achmath the Bailo and the plot th
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
038 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 19 to 22 Concerning the two brothers who have charge of the Kaan's hound
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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037 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 15 to 18 Of the great festival which the Kaan holds on New Year's day Co
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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036 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 11 to 14 Concerning the city of Cambaluc How the great Kaan maintains a
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
035 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 8 to 10 Concerning the person of the great Kaan Concerning the great Kaa
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
034 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 5 to 7 How the great Kaan caused Nayan to be put to death How the great
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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033 - Book Second Part 1 Chapters 1 to 4 Of Kublay Kaan the great Kaan now reigning and of his great puiss
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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032 - Book First Chapters 59 to 61 Concerning the province of Tenduc and the descendants of Prester John C
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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031 - Book First Chapters 55 to 58 Concerning the administering of justice among the Tartars Sundry partic
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
030 - Book First Chapters 52 to 54 Concerning the customs of the Tartars Concerning the God of the Tartars
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
029 - Book First Chapters 45 to 51 Of the city of Etzina Of the city of Caracoron Of Chinghis and how he b
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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028 - Book First Chapters 40 to 44 Concerning the great province of Tangut Of the province of Camul Of the
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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027 - Book First Chapters 33 to 39 Of the kingdom of Cascar Of the great city of Samarcan Of the province
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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026 - Book First Chapters 30 to 32 Of the province of Pashai Of the province of Keshimur Of the great rive
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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025 - Book First Chapters 26 to 29 Concerning the city of Sapurgan Of the city of Balc Of Taican and the m
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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024 - Book First Chapters 23 to 25 Concerning the Old Man of the Mountain How the Old Man used to train hi
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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023 - Book First Chapters 19 to 22 Of the descent to the city of Hormos Of the wearisome and desert road t
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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022 - Book First Chapters 16 to 18 Concerning the great city of Yasdi Concerning the kingdom of Kerman Of
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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021 - Book First Chapters 11 to 15 Of the noble city of Tauris Of the monastery of Saint Barsamo on the bo
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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020 - Book First Chapters 5 to 10 Of the kingdom of Mausul Of the great city of Baudas and how it was take
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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019 - Book First Chapters 1 to 4 Here the book begins and first it speaks of the lesser Hermenia Concernin
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
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018 - Prologue part 4 Chapters 16 to 18 How Mark returned from the mission whereon he had been sent How me
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
017 - Prologue part 3 Chapters 10 to 15 How the two brothers again departed from Venice on their way back
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
016 - Prologue part 2 Chapters 3 to 9 How the two brothers after crossing a desert came to the city of Boc
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…
- The Travels of Marco Polo, Volume 1
015 - Prologue part 1 Chapters 1 and 2 How the two brothers Polo set forth from Constantinople to traverse
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, also known as Il Milione or The Travels of Marco Polo, is an iconic 13th-century travelogue crafted by Rustichello da…