The Travels of Marco Polo

By: Marco Polo

Narrated by: Walter Covell

The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo Read by Walter Covell. Take a fascinating journey through strange and exotic countries. Marco Polo (1254-1324), is probably the most famous Westerner who traveled on the "Silk Road." With his 24-year journey through Asia he surpassed all other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. He reached further than any of his predecessors, beyond Mongolia to China. He became a confidant of Kublai Khan (1214-1294). He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale, which became one of the world's greatest travelogues.©1991 Jimcin Recordings; cover design © 2003 Brian J. Killavey (P)16 Jimcin Recordings; 1991 Jimcin Recordings; 2003 Jimcin Recordings

Marco the phoenix

I thought it was very interesting to listen to the full story, it took a while but i listened to it all and i think it’s worth it to anyone who is curious about traveling

Interesting but perhaps better in print.

A very interesting book, but not a great audiobook. It is better suited for print as it is established more like a synoptic history text that stirs collaboration with other sources. A highly intriguing topic will be introduced, described in a few sentences and then left alone, this was constantly inspiring me to cross validate and pull other resources to better understand what Marco was talking about, but as you can imagine it is difficult to mark and reference parts of an audiobook.

Polo understood Muslims immediately. Why can't we?

Polo understood people for what they are. We seem unable to see what is right before us and obvious.

The New Yawk accent got a little tedious ...but

The New Yawk accent got a little tedious...but I always wanted to read this book

Read with confidence and authority

Great book. Even though first written around the year 1300, it fits the structure of many travelogues written today: what I did when I traveled there, what I saw, retelling stories I heard from locals. I found many of the antidotes and slices of history fascinating. The authenticity of facts has always been in question for this book, but worth a read regardless. It was well presented by the narrator, with a voice of authority and confidence. I was given a free review copy of this book and have voluntarily left this honest review.