The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Raverty

Also known as Major Raverty

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 65

Major Raverty carries the double impression of soldier and scholar: a man whose attention turned from military life toward the careful work of language. The text offers no physical portrait, but his published study suggests a patient mind drawn to words and their meanings.

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 65
Books
1

Raverty is identified as a British military officer and scholar who published a vocabulary of Kafir. The book provides no personal history or relationships, and his appearance is not described. His brief role rests on the scholarly work for which he is cited.

Description

Raverty is identified as a British military officer and scholar, but no precise physical details are given. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, and facial features remain unspecified, as do any scars or personal accessories. Military bearing is noted, but the text records no particular uniform or distinctive visual marks.

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  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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