The Travels of Marco Polo: The Venetian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419156625)

""The Travels of Marco Polo: The Venetian"" by Ben Jonson is a book that recounts the incredible adventures and travels of Marco Polo, one of the most famous explorers of all time. Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who, along with his father and uncle, embarked on a journey to China in the late 13th century. The book details the various places they visited, the people they met, and the customs and cultures they encountered along the way. Marco Polo's travels took him across the vast expanse of Asia, from the deserts of Persia to the mountains of Tibet, and finally to the court of Kublai Khan in China. The book describes the incredible riches and wonders of the East that Marco Polo witnessed, including the opulent cities of Baghdad and Samarkand, the Great Wall of China, and the legendary city of Xanadu. ""The Travels of Marco Polo: The Venetian"" is a fascinating account of one of the greatest journeys in history, and offers a unique insight into the world of the Middle Ages. Ben Jonson's writing brings the story to life, capturing the excitement and wonder of Marco Polo's travels, and providing a vivid portrait of the people and places he encountered along the way. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, exploration, or adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ben Jonson
ISBN-10: 1419156624
ISBN-13: 9781419156625
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d