Marco Polo Overland to China |
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| Author:
| Zelenyj, Alexander |
| Series title: | In the Footsteps of Explorers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7787-2453-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.06USD $8.95 |
Book Description:
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Relive Italian voyager Marco Polo's adventures in China in1275, including his legendary meeting with Kublai Khan, emperor of the powerful Mongol Empire. This exciting new book separates fact from myth using excerpts from Polo's actual journals and vivid illustrations and photographs to portray Polo himself and his impessions of the unique traditions and customs of the Mongols. A recipe from the period is also included.
Relive Italian voyager Marco Polo's adventures in China in1275, including his legendary meeting with Kublai Khan, emperor of the powerful Mongol Empire. This exciting new book separates fact from myth using excerpts from Polo's actual journals and vivid illustrations and photographs to portray Polo himself and his impessions of the unique traditions and customs of the Mongols. A recipe from the period is also included.