"The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2" by Marco Polo is a historical narrative chronicling Marco Polo's extensive expeditions across Asia. Beginning with his departure from Cambaluc, the narrative vividly depicts his encounters with diverse cities, cultures, and landscapes in western and southwestern Cathay and neighboring regions. The account details Polo's observations of significant geographical features, such as the River Pulisanghin and its remarkable marble bridge, as well as the economic and cultural characteristics of cities like Juju, renowned for its silk production and fertile agricultural lands. Through rich descriptions and practical insights into the challenges of medieval travel, the book captures Polo's adventurous spirit and offers a glimpse into foreign customs, landscapes, and economic hubs.
The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2
By Marco Polo
Embark on a journey to exotic lands filled with stunning rivers, marble bridges, thriving silk economies, and untold adventures in a world unseen by most.
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About the AuthorMarco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo, a book that described the then-mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world, including the wealth and great size of the Mongol Empire and China under the Yuan dynasty, giving Europeans their first comprehensive look into China, Persia, India, Japan, and other Asian societies.
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo, a book that described the then-mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world, including the wealth and great size of the Mongol Empire and China under the Yuan dynasty, giving Europeans their first comprehensive look into China, Persia, India, Japan, and other Asian societies.
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