HeyJaredThe Jules Verne Library
The Jules Verne Library invites the listener on a voyage not across oceans or continents, but through the printed page itself.
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter IV part 3 - Marco Polo. (opens the original)
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In which a journey unfolds through vast and varied provinces of Eastern Asia, ranging from fertile plains dotted with thriving towns to remote wildernesses inhabited by exotic beasts, all recounted with the keen eye of an intrepid traveller chronicling customs, trade, and the hardships of life amidst alien lands. The narrative proceeds to describe the political and cultural tapestry surrounding Kublaï-Khan’s empire, culminating in reflections on diplomatic missions and desires for homecoming ami
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter IV part 2 - Marco Polo. (opens the original)
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In which the indefatigable Marco Polo traverses the vast and varied realms of Tartary and Cathay, offering detailed observations on the geography, customs, and grandiosity of the Mongol Empire under the reign of Kublaï-Khan. His narrative paints a vivid picture of the emperor's magnificent palaces, opulent court ceremonies, and the intricacies of imperial administration, all the while revealing the rich tapestry of life across the sprawling territory.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter III part 2 - Celebrated travellers between the 10th and 13th centuries. (opens the original)
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In which two intrepid monks, sent as envoys by the Pope, embark on a perilous journey through the vast and austere domains of the Mongols, encountering their customs, harsh climate, and formidable rulers with a blend of awe and keen observation. Their accounts offer a vivid and detailed portrait of a relentless nomadic people and the expansive lands they inhabit, illuminating a world both alien and compelling to the European mind.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter IV part 1 - Marco Polo. (opens the original)
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In which two Venetian brothers, driven by mercantile ambition and equipped with the favour of the great Kublaï-Khan, embark upon a hazardous journey through the heartlands of Asia, navigating courts and deserts with attention to the customs and riches of distant realms. The narrative unfolds with Marco Polo's youthful footsteps tracing their path, revealing regions of Armenia, Persia, and the vast Mongol Empire, enhanced by keen observations of peoples, trade, and the wondrous courts they encoun
Celebrated Travels and Travellers Vol 1 First Part Chapter III part 1 - Celebrated travellers between the 10th and 13th centuries. (opens the original)
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In which we are invited to journey through the eyes of venerable travellers from the tenth to the thirteenth centuries, particularly Benjamin of Tudela, whose meticulous pilgrimage charts a vast array of cities, peoples, and customs from the northern seas to the Indian coasts with both wonder and sober observation. The narrative gently unfolds scenes of distant lands and cultures, from the splendour of Constantinople to the quiet sanctity of Jerusalem, revealing a world both vibrant and intricat
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