Marco Polo — "They have a kind of animal that is like a cat, but it is much larger, and it has…"
They have a kind of animal that is like a cat, but it is much larger, and it has a very beautiful fur.
Get This Quote & Author's Image Illustrated On:
Click any product to generate a realistic preview. Up to 3 at a time.
* Initial load can take up to 90 seconds — revising the preview in another color is nearly instant.
Kitchen
Apparel
Other
More from Marco Polo
"They are a very superstitious people, and they consult diviners and soothsayers in all their affairs."
"My heart beats as much as I can breathe."
"The people of Zanzibar are very black, and they are great sorcerers."
"In this country, there is a kind of tree that produces cotton, and it is so plentiful that they make all their clothes from it."
"The people of Java are very rich, and they are great traders, but they are very cruel."
Details
From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', likely referring to a leopard or tiger
Date: c. 1300
Nature & WorldVerification
Unverifiable
Found in 1 providers: grok
1 source checked