The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
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The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics). Discover a beautifully crafted, collectible clothbound edition featuring a sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written. Series : Penguin Clothbound Classics. For over seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. Discover a beautifully crafted, collectible clothbound edition featuring a sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written. This timeless classic captures the spirit of exploration and adventure, bringing to life the extraordinary journeys of one of history’s greatest travelers. Marco Polo’s voyages began in 1271 with a journey to China. Following this, he served Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions throughout the Far East. His detailed account of these travels offers a captivating glimpse into a world unfamiliar to many—covering diverse religions, customs, societies, and the vibrant spices and silks of the East. His writings also describe the precious gems, exotic vegetation, and wild beasts encountered in distant lands. Evoking a remote and long-vanished world with vivid color and immediacy, Marco Polo’s book revolutionized Western perceptions of the then-unknown East. It remains one of the greatest travel accounts of all time. Nigel Cliff’s new translation, based on the original medieval sources, provides a fresh and authoritative rendering of this historic work. The edition includes a lively introduction and detailed notes, enriching the reader’s understanding of Polo’s remarkable journey. For over seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With a catalog of more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics offers a comprehensive global bookshelf of the best works throughout history, across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series for its authoritative texts, enhanced by insightful introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Brand : Penguin Product Type : ABISBOOK Genre : Biography & Autobiography Author : Marco Polo Binding : Hardcover Language : English Publication Date : 2015 Series : Penguin Clothbound Classics
