XXXII. - OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
NOTE. - Buddhist influence, and Chinese Charities.
XXXIII. - [CONCERNING THE ASTROLOGERS IN THE CITY OF CAMBALUC]
NOTES. - 1. The word Tacuin. - The Chinese Almanacs. The Observatory.
2. The Chinese and Mongol Cycle.
XXXIV. - [CONCERNING THE RELIGION OF THE CATHAYANS; THEIR VIEWS AS TO THE
SOUL; AND THEIR CUSTOMS]
NOTES. - 1. Textual. 2. Do. 3. Exceptions to the general charge of
Irreligion brought against the Chinese. 4. Politeness. 5. Filial Piety.
6. Pocket Spitoons.
EXPLANATORY LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS TO VOLUME I.
INSERTED PLATES AND MAPS.
Portrait of Sir HENRY YULE. From the Painting by Mr. T. B. Wirgman, in the
Royal Engineers' Mess House at Chatham.
Illuminated Title, with Medallion representing the POLOS ARRIVING AT
VENICE after 26 years' absence, and being refused admittance to the Family
Mansion; as related by Ramusio, p. 4 of Introductory Essay. Drawn by
Signor QUINTO CENNI, No. 7 Via Solferino, Milan; from a Design by the
Editor.
DOORWAY of the HOUSE of MARCO POLO in the Corte Sabbionera at Venice.
Woodcut from a drawing by Signor L. ROSSO, Venice.
Corte del Milione, Venice.
Malibran Theatre, Venice.
Entrance to the Corte del Milione, Venice. From photographs taken for the
present editor, by Signor NAYA.
Figures from St. Sabba's, sent to Venice. From a photograph of Signor
NAYA.
Church of SAN MATTEO, at Genoa.
