The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Colonel Goldsmid
Also known as Goldsmid
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 51
He enters the record as a traveler whose path runs through Persia, carrying the quiet suggestion of roads followed for their own sake. The few details offered leave him intriguingly open, like a figure glimpsed at the edge of a caravan’s dust.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 51
- Books
- 1
Colonel Goldsmid appears in the account as a European traveler exploring Persia. He initially accompanied Major Smith, then took a different course toward Mekran. Beyond these sparse notes, his personal history and character remain unelaborated.
Description
The account gives no specific details of Goldsmid’s face, coloring, hair, eyes, height, or build. He is identified as a European traveler in the 19th century, but no particular garments, accessories, or distinguishing features are recorded. A visual rendering should therefore keep his appearance restrained and avoid presenting invented traits as canonical.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- MR
Major R. Smithtravel companion
Goldsmid accompanied Smith at the start of Smith’s journey toward Bander Abbási before turning off toward Mekran.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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