The book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian : concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East (1871)
Polo, Marco, 1254-1323, Yule, Henry, Sir, 1820-1889 · London : John Murray · leaf 518
charming boats are provided on itfor the use of the Emperor when he chooses to go a-fishing or to takean airing {lb. 282-3). The marble bridge, as it now exists, consists ofnine arches, and is 600 feet long. {Rewiies Peking, 11. 57.) Ramusio specifies another lake in the city, fed by the same… … Winter Palace at Peking. terminology of the alchemists, was a red powder produced in thesublimation of gold and mercury, but I can find no elucidation of theterm Rose of Azure. The Crusca Italian has in the same place Terradello Azznrro. Having ventured to refer the question to the highauthority of…
Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 · Polo family · Voyages and travels · Mongols · Early maps · Inscriptions, Chinese
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