Venetian Adventurer: Being an Account of the Life and Times and of the Book of Marco Polo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258968540)

Venetian Adventurer is a biographical account of the life and times of Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer, and his book. Written by historian Henry H. Hart, the book delves into the fascinating world of medieval Europe and Asia, exploring the political, economic, and cultural dynamics of the time. The book provides a detailed narrative of Marco Polo's life, from his early years as a merchant in Venice to his travels to China and his eventual return to Europe. The author also examines Marco Polo's famous book, The Travels of Marco Polo, which is considered one of the most important travelogues of all time. Through a careful analysis of the book, Hart provides insights into the history, geography, and culture of the places that Marco Polo visited, as well as the impact of his travels on the world. Venetian Adventurer is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the medieval world, or the life and legacy of Marco Polo.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.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: 1258968541
ISBN-13: 9781258968540
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d