Marco Polo : overland to China /

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by Zelenyj, Alexander.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: In the footsteps of explorers. Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York, NY :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Polo, Marco, --1254-1323?. | Explorers --Italy --Biography. | Mongols --History. | Asia --Discovery and exploration. Year : 2006 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Eliot River Elementary School 915 ZEL Available

Includes index.

Family of travelers -- Medieval Europe -- In the Orient -- Along the silk road -- At Kublai's court -- Life at sea -- Mongol empire -- After Marco Polo -- Marco Polo's legacy -- Glossary and index.

Separates fact from myth using excerpts from Polo's actual journals and illustrations and photos to portray Polo himself and his impressions of the unique traditions and customs of the Mongols.