Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, MS fr. 2810 (fols. 97r–115v)

Travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone Facsimile Edition

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The Travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone manuscript is a French translation of the travel account of Odoric of Pordenone, a Franciscan friar who journeyed through Persia, India, and China between 1318 and 1330. Dictated in 1330 to his brother William of Solagna, the Latin original was translated into French by Jean le Long of Ypres in 1351. The text combines firsthand observation with legendary elements, emphasizing Odoric’s encounters, cultural descriptions, and miraculous experiences. Notable for its clarity and vernacular style, the manuscript offers both historical and hagiographical insights, illustrating medieval European perceptions of Asia.

The manuscript is today known also as MS Français 2810, which includes other codices such as Marco Polo's Book of Wonders, the Travels of Jean de Mandeville, and a few others, all related for their subjects which deal with travelling literature. The manuscript of the Travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone occupies only a part, that is fols. 97r–115v.

We have 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript "Travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone": Book of the Marvels of the World, Marco Polo - Odoric of Pordenone facsimile edition, published by M. Moleiro Editor

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Book of the Marvels of the World, Marco Polo - Odoric of Pordenone

Barcelona: M. Moleiro Editor

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  • Full-size color reproduction of the entire original document, Travels of Friar Odoric of Pordenone: the facsimile attempts to replicate the look-and-feel and physical features of the original document; pages are trimmed according to the original format; the binding might not be consistent with the current document binding.

This facsimile is a complete reproduction of MS fr. 2810 (fols. 97r–115v) and also reproduces MS fr. 2810 (fols. 1r–96v): Marco Polo - The Book of Wonders.

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