The Travels of Marco Polo
About this book
Join the 13th century merchants Marco, Niccolo and Maffeo Polo as they journey from their native city of Venice to the faraway land of Cathay, or China. There, young Marco will meet Kublai Khan, the ruler of the vast Mongolian empire. Read about his many adventures serving the Khan in the lands East of Europe, and his adventures coming back home to Venice. This medieval book, dictated by Marco while imprisoned in Genoa, was one of the inspirations of the Age of Exploration during the Renaissance, and it still intrigues readers today to learn of the Polo's adventures in the far East.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 8567 readers · 461 pages · ≈ 8 h 32 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Travels of Marco Polo?
About ≈ 8 h 32 m — 461 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Travels of Marco Polo?
461 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Travels of Marco Polo?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Travel, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is The Travels of Marco Polo in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Travels of Marco Polo?
The main characters include Marco Polo (1254-1323?), Polo family, Genghis Khan (1162-1227), Henry Yule Sir (1820-1889).
Where does The Travels of Marco Polo take place?
It is set in Asia, Italy, Mongol Empire during Early works to 1800, To 1500, To 1900.
Who wrote The Travels of Marco Polo?
Marco Polo.
Where can I read The Travels of Marco Polo online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library