seen but dimly. 69. Absence of scientific notions. 70. Map
constructed on Polo’s data. 71. Singular omissions of Polo in
regard to China; historical inaccuracies. 72. Was Polo’s Book
materially affected by the Scribe Rusticiano? 73. Marco’s
reading embraced the Alexandrian Romances. Examples. 74.
Injustice long done to Polo. Singular Modern Example.
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§ 75. How far was there diffusion of his Book in his own day?