Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Henry Yule Books
This author focused on the exploration of the Orient and its culture.
Mirabilia Descripta: The Wonders of the East
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Fortification for Officers of the Army and Students of Military History
- 276 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The African Squadron Vindicated
- 34 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This book defends the actions of the African Squadron, a naval force established to suppress the African slave trade in the mid-19th century. It provides a detailed account of the Squadron's activities, including its successes and its challenges.
The Book of Ser Marco Polo: Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East; Volume 1
- 608 pages
- 22 hours of reading
The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian: Concerning the Kingdoms and Marvels of the East; Volume 2
- 668 pages
- 24 hours of reading
First published in the late 19th century, this work is a seminal account of the travels and adventures of Marco Polo, one of the most famous explorers of all time. Henry Yule's exhaustive and scholarly annotations, combined with Marco Polo's thrilling descriptions of exotic lands and people, make this work a true classic of travel literature.