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The Travels of Marco Polo

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Travels of Marco Polo
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marco Polo
Introduction by Jason Goodwin
Edited by Manuel Komroff
Translated by William Marsden
SeriesModern Library Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 202,Width 134
Category/GenreProse - non-fiction
Geographical discovery and exploration
Classic travel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9780375758188
ClassificationsDewey:915.10425
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 3 MAPS

Publishing Details
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Modern Library Inc
Publication Date 4 December 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

His classic account of his travels throughout the East in the 13th century is one of the earliest European travel narratives. Revised from Marsden's translationand With commentary, notes and reading group guide

Author Biography

Jason Goodwin's books include A Time for Tea: Travels Through China and India in Search of Tea; On Foot to the Golden Horn: A Walk to Istanbul; and Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire.