polo, marco

Describes the many animals Marco Polo encountered on his famous journey on the Silk Road.

Describes the achievements and the life of thirteenth-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo, whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kublai Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.

Recounts the authors' journey along Marco Polo's route from Venice through Central Asia, Afghanistan, and China over the course of two years, using only ground and sea travel, with over two hundred color photographs.

A biography of the Italian traveler who became the first European to cross Asia completely and document his experiences.

Describes the life and journeys of the Italian trader who became famous for his travels in Asia.

Biography of Italian explorer Marco Polo, famous for written records of his travels in Asia.

Looks at the life of thirteenth-century Italian explorer Marco Polo, discussing his travels in China and his role in introducing Europe to the wonders of the Far East.

Photographs, illustrations, and maps describe the life of Marco Polo, whose trips to China introduced Europeans to the peoples and cultures of the Far East.

Biography of the famous Italian explorer.

An illustrated biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant and explorer who spent twenty-five years in Asia and befriended Kublai Khan.