The Story of Marco Polo

The author considered the story of Marco Polo "one of the most romantic and interesting of mediaeval or of modern times," and in this delightful little book, he sets out to recount the adventures of the intrepid explorer. Intended for young readers, Brooks well-chosen excerpts from Polos own diaries also work as a comprehensive and readable summary of Polos writings, interwoven with the authors own pointed observations and commentary on the travellers tale. This charming replica of an 1897 edition, complete with the original illustrations, will amuse readers of history and biography, and anyone who enjoys a rollicking story well told. American journalist and newspaper editor NOAH BROOKS (1830-1903) was a contributor to Harpers Magazine and the author of American Statesman and Washington in Lincolns Time.