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36 - Book Second, Part 1, Chapters 11 to 14. Concerning the city of Cambaluc. How the great Kaan maintains a guard of twelve thousand horse, which are called Keshican. The fashion of the great Kaan's table at his high feasts. Concerning the great feast held by the grand Kaan every year on his birthday.
17 September 2026

36 - Book Second, Part 1, Chapters 11 to 14. Concerning the city of Cambaluc. How the great Kaan maintains a guard of twelve thousand horse, which are called Keshican. The fashion of the great Kaan's table at his high feasts. Concerning the great feast held by the grand Kaan every year on his birthday.

Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, volume 1, The by Rustichello da Pisa (1272 - 1300) and Marco Polo (1254 - 1324)