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Journey to the court of Kuyuk Khan
Author: de Pian Carpini John (ca. 1182-1252)
Year: 1247
The Tartars were not able to endure the terrible noise which the sun made in this place. At the time of the sun rising they were forced to lay one ear upon the ground, and to stop the other close, lest they should hear that dreadful sound.
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