Venetian Adventurer: Being An Account Of The Life And Times And Of The Book Of Marco Polo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163153765)

""Venetian Adventurer"" is a biographical account of the life and times of Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer and author of the travelogue ""The Travels of Marco Polo"". The book is written by Henry H. Hart and provides a comprehensive overview of Polo's life, from his birth in Venice in 1254 to his travels to the Far East and his eventual return to Europe. The book explores Polo's experiences in China, Mongolia, and other parts of Asia, as well as his interactions with other explorers, merchants, and rulers. Hart also delves into the historical context of Polo's travels, including the political and economic climate of the time, and the impact of his writings on European perceptions of Asia. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Marco Polo, as well as the history of exploration and trade in the medieval period.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: Henry H. Hart
ISBN-10: 1163153761
ISBN-13: 9781163153765
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d