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Who Was/Is ...?: Who Was Marco Polo?
Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer Marco Polo (1254 - January 8, 1324) set out to see the world at seventeen, travelling from Italy through Asia along the Silk Road (a network of trade routes spanning over six thousand kilometers) and recording his (much debated) experiences with the then-mysterious culture and workings of the Eastern world . . .
Designed to make historical biographies accessible and entertaining to young readers, the 'Who Was/Is ...?' series is a collection of black-and-white illustrated volumes intended for a middle grade audience that feature the details of the personal and professional lives of significant historical figures, innovators, and cultural icons from around the world.