The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics)

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Book Synopsis: A sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written, in a collectible clothbound edition Marco Polo’s voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China. Afterward, he served Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions in the Far East. His subsequent account of his travels offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions; new customs and societies; the spices and silks of the East; the precious gems, exotic vegetation, and wild beasts of faraway lands. Evoking a remote and long-vanished world with color and immediacy, Marco Polo’s book revolutionized Western ideas about the then-unknown East and remains one of the greatest travel accounts of all time. Nigel Cliff’s new translation, based on the original medieval sources, is a fresh, authoritative rendering, with a lively introduction and notes.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Discover the enchanting world of Marco Polo’s legendary travels with The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics). This exquisite collectible clothbound edition offers a sparkling new translation of the most famous travel book ever written. Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Marco Polo as he embarks on a remarkable journey that took him to the Far East and beyond.

Uncover the mysteries of ancient China as Marco Polo shares his experiences serving the mighty Kublai Khan on diplomatic missions. Explore the unfamiliar religions, customs, and societies he encountered during his travels. Dive into a world of exotic spices, lustrous silks, precious gems, and wild beasts that lurked in faraway lands.

With vivid storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Marco Polo's book revolutionized Western ideas about the then-unknown East. It remains one of the greatest travel accounts of all time, transporting readers to a remote and long-vanished world with its rich colors and immediate descriptions.

At Penguin Classics, we take pride in bringing you the finest literature from around the globe. For over seventy years, we have been the leading publisher of classic works in the English-speaking world. Our extensive collection of more than 1,700 titles ensures that you always have access to the best literary treasures throughout history and across genres.

Trust in the expertise of our distinguished scholars and renowned contemporary authors. Our translations are crafted by award-winning translators, making sure every word captures the essence of the original work. In The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics), Nigel Cliff presents a fresh, authoritative rendering, accompanied by a lively introduction and insightful notes to further enrich your reading experience.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space. Dive into the pages of The Travels (Penguin Clothbound Classics) today and let Marco Polo whisk you away to a world of wonder and adventure.

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