The Travels of Marco Polo
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In this monumental travelogue, Marco Polo invites the reader to accompany him on a twenty-four-year odyssey that redefined the medieval world’s understanding of the East. Dictated during his imprisonment in Genoa, the text captures his service at the court of the Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, offering a vivid, kaleidoscopic report of the distant empires, shimmering cities, and exotic customs he encountered. From the vast steppes of Central Asia to the opulence of Beijing and the spice-laden shores of the Indian Ocean, Polo’s account remains one of the most significant and debated documents of exploration in history.R. E. Latham’s classic translation is widely regarded for its clarity and accessibility, stripping away the centuries of scholarly debate to reveal the observant, curious voice of the Venetian merchant at its heart. More than a simple guide to lands unknown to the contemporary European reader, the book serves as a timeless study of human encounter and the power of narrative to bridge disparate worlds. This vintage edition, with its iconic design, offers a tangible connection to the history of travel writing and remains an essential volume for any collection dedicated to the literature of discovery.
Author: Marco Polo (Translated by R. E. Latham)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In this monumental travelogue, Marco Polo invites the reader to accompany him on a twenty-four-year odyssey that redefined the medieval world’s understanding of the East. Dictated during his imprisonment in Genoa, the text captures his service at the court of the Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, offering a vivid, kaleidoscopic report of the distant empires, shimmering cities, and exotic customs he encountered. From the vast steppes of Central Asia to the opulence of Beijing and the spice-laden shores of the Indian Ocean, Polo’s account remains one of the most significant and debated documents of exploration in history.R. E. Latham’s classic translation is widely regarded for its clarity and accessibility, stripping away the centuries of scholarly debate to reveal the observant, curious voice of the Venetian merchant at its heart. More than a simple guide to lands unknown to the contemporary European reader, the book serves as a timeless study of human encounter and the power of narrative to bridge disparate worlds. This vintage edition, with its iconic design, offers a tangible connection to the history of travel writing and remains an essential volume for any collection dedicated to the literature of discovery.