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First Chinese Visitor Describes Medieval Europe // The Incredible Journey of Rabban Sawma (1287)

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Here we have the fascinating tale of Rabban Sawma, who made the journey all the way to English land from Beijing.

Translated from the Syriac by SIR E. A. WALLIS BUDGE.

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