Marco Polo and the Mystique of Animals

This chapter explores Marco Polo's vibrant accounts of animal life encountered during his travels, focusing on his unique observations of sheep and other creatures. It emphasizes the contrast between his firsthand experiences and the scholarly misconceptions of the time, highlighting Polo's role in demystifying the natural world.

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