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This document is the dedication and preface section of a book on medieval travel writings about China. It is dedicated to Sir Roderick Murchison, president of the Hakluyt Society, in recognition of his interest in geographical subjects. The author explains that the work collects and analyzes lesser known travel accounts from the medieval period to provide context for Marco Polo, in the way smaller Greek accounts provided context for Ptolemy. The goal is to identify places and elucidate statements made in th
- Author
- Amar
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- EN