The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Joaquin
Also known as the valley of Joaquin
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
Joaquin is a far-off valley on the western horizon, a place defined by distance and the extraordinary scale of the landscape around it. Its name feels like a destination in a geography where even mountains become part of a ruler’s demand.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Joaquin is not a person but a valley lying westward, named as the destination to which the Caliph demands that the high mountain of Thir be transported. The Caliph sees the mountain carried through the air toward it, giving the valley a brief place in a marvel-filled episode. No further history or description of the valley is supplied.
Description
Joaquin is described only as a valley lying to the westward. The text provides no details of its size, terrain, vegetation, water, settlement, lighting, or landmarks; its defining visual context is the distant destination of the high mountain of Thir.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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