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"Examines the life of Italian explorer Marco Polo, including a childhood in Venice, his travels in China and the Mongol empire, his service to Kublai Khan, and his imprisonment in Genoa"--Provided by publisher.
The author draws upon original sources to explore the travels and adventures of Marco Polo, and examines the controversies that surround his legendary journeys to the Far East.
A concise overview of Marco Polo's travels along the Silk Road, describing how the famed explorer set off from Venice at age seventeen to travel to China with his father and uncle. Includes a glossary and reading activities.
