feci lignum aridum. Whether the Rtie de VAi-bre Secin Paris derives its name from the legend I know not. [The name of the street is takenfrom an old sign-board ; some say it is derived from the gibbet placed in the vicinity,but this is more than doubtful.—H. C] The actual tree to which Polo refers… … liferent Jfa mozt-wrvvatifee. ^ ^ often receive titles appropriate to^ Holy Persons. Vows are made before them, andpieces torn from the clothes of the votaries are hung upon the branches or nailed tothe trunks. To a tree of such a character, imposing in decay, Lucan comparesPompey: Stat magni…
Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 · Polo family · Yule, Henry, Sir, 1820-1889 · Polo, Marco, 1254-1323? · Voyages and travels · Mongols · Inscriptions, Chinese
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