Marco Polo: his travels and adventures.

When I first downloaded the book, I wasn't sure what I was in for. I'd heard of Marco Polo all my life (I'm 71), but not much more. It turns out that the author (Towel) sat down in 1880 and, working from Polo's own book and then-current scholarship, created a very interesting and readable biography of the man and his travels. And how much MORE his tis travels covered besides the court of Genghis Khan - I had no idea.

This is a kid friendly biography of Marco Polo. However there are religious things and stories that Marco head on his travels that the parent might want to be aware of so if recommended prereading this book before reading it to your kid.

It's a good book to read while you commute. It'll take you to far lands and amazing person's. I highly recommend it.

Marco Polo is still the best-known name among world travelers, this many centuries later. I thought this book was going to be strictly as dictated by Marco Polo to his cell mate, Rusticiano, while they were in prison together in Genoa. It is not. It is written by George Makepiece Towle, an American who lived in the 1800s, who translated the Italian original. Towle adds in comments that explain some of Polo's observations to people who live in much more recent times. Despite the lack of clarity between what came directly from Polo and what came from Towle, it is well written and exciting. Towle's explanations are useful. I enjoyed reading this book.

I was looking for straight history book on Polo, and thought this would be that. Turned out to be history told in a sort of “novel” fashion. The author paints a picture as he goes and (I’m guessing) fills in blanks at times describing people’s emotions, dress, observations, etc. It seemed more like an adventure book a high school person would enjoy. But weird thing is, it works well. I got my history while also getting a picture of what it must have felt like to the travelers. I read it faster than most books I dive into, and was sad to come to the end. Enjoyed it a lot. Good stuff!

Reading “Marco Polo” was a refreshing journey into the life of one I had heard much about but read nothing about. Written in a fast-paced narrative, there was little chance for boredom. It should be read by anyone with a taste for enjoyable history.

Recommended to all readers. An especially great book to use for bed time for the young ones. So much I didn’t know about a great man.

No one should miss reading this book. What history.Hard to believe all that he did in his lifetime. Don't pass up.

The overly florid victorian imagination of the writer put me off right away, and I couldn't carry on. I was hoping for something much more factual/believable.

Very good account of his travels. Lots of things most people wouldn’t have known about him.

Great read for those who may be interested in the subject.

For a small narrative, this book is packed with useful information and nonstop adventure. For anyone wanting to know the general details of Marco Polos life I would recommend.

Good value written in easy to read style.