Marco Polo

A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written, in a collectable clothbound edition. The Travels by Marco Polo began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions in the Far East. His subsequent account of his travels offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad—unfamiliar...

Composed in a prison cell in 1298 by Venetian merchant Marco Polo and Arthurian romance writer Rustichello of Pisa, The Description of the World relates Polo's experiences in Asia and at the court of Qubilai, the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. In addition to a new translation based on the Franco-Italian "F" manuscript of Polo's text, this edition includes...

New Zealand Marco Polo Travel Guide - with pull out map by Marco Polo is the ideal companion for travellers who have little time to prepare but don't want to miss anything. This guide is perfect for those who love being inspired by great ideas for exciting days out, and who appreciate all things that are ultra-practical and easy to...

Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary You will hear it for yourselves, and it will surely fill you with wonder... Explore the fascinating travels and adventures chronicled in Travels in the Land of Serpents and Pearls by Marco Polo. Delve into tales that will captivate your imagination and transport you to distant lands filled...