List of Books Written by Marco Polo

List of Books Written by Marco Polo: Marco Polo was an explorer, merchant, traveler, and voyager who traveled all through Asia and other countries and continents. He was from Venice, Italy, and is renowned for traveling Asia through the Silk Road, where all businesses took place. It was a business road, where products were transferred from one region to another and which finally was received in China. Marco Polo set out to find out where the products reached and their final destination.

This article covers some of the books written by Marco Polo in which his love for traveling was displayed and the history of books written by him.

List of Books Written by Marco Polo

The below table contains the books written by Marco Polo:

S. No	Name of Book
1.	Travels of Marco Polo
2.	The Description of The World
3.	Voyages & Travels of Marco Polo
4.	Travels in the Land of Serpents & Pearls
5.	Wondrous Wanderings: An Anthology of Intriguing Voyages Across Time and Space Marco Polo
6.	Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian
7.	Sicily Marco Polo Pocket Guide
8.	New York Marco Polo Travel Handbook

History of Books Written by Marco Polo

Marco Polo and Rustichello da Pisa are both known for their collective efforts in writing some of the most famous books about the travels of Marco Polo. During the thirteenth century, Venice was in a war with Genoa which is why Marco Polo was imprisoned. There he met Rustichello da Pisa where two of them together started to frame stories and write books. Marco Polo recited his tales of travel and adventure, where he met large animals, giants, and unique wildlife creatures to Rustichello da Pisa and the latter wrote those stories in the cell where they lived. Later on a book Travels of Marco Polo was released and went very well in the market.

1. Travels of Marco Polo

• This book was written in the prison by Marco Polo and Rustichello da Pisa in the thirteenth century. This book was initially written in Franco, the language of Venice then. When Marco Polo met Genghis Khan, he wanted to know about the travels of Marco Polo, hence he asked Rustichello da Pisa to write a book on it. The book would have turned out to be simple and true, however, Rustichello da Pisa added his little touch of romance and style to it. This is the reason why many people today question the authenticity of the book as they believe the stories mentioned in the book aren’t real and that Rustichello da Pisa had written just to please the audience.

• The book is divided into 4 parts/sub-books. The Part I consists of travels of Marco Polo while going through Middle East & Central Asia to reach China. Part II consists of the tales of China & Kublai Khan, the then ruler of the Mongol Regime, who worked above Genghis Khan. Part III consists of the travels and voyages to reach the coastal regions of India, Sri Lanka and Japan. Part IV consists of the travels and adventures and the sufferings and situations of the Mongol war, as Genghis Khan was the ruler of the Mongol empire.

2. The Description of the World

All books have been either framed as excerpts of Travels of Marco Polo book, or have simply been translated. As The Travels of Marco Polo has been translated into around 150 languages. The Description of the world book, as the name suggest consists of a detailed explanation of the travelling Marco Polo did around the world. He encountered many adventurous creatures, one such fact being, he encountered a large cat with fiery fur and strong eyes, however, that turned out to be a tiger. It also described the experiences of Marco Polo in Asia, and that when Kublai Khan, and Genghis Khan were in ruling & Marco Polo was a part of The Mongolian Empire.

3. Sicily Marco Polo Pocket Guide

This is a book that has been extracted from the Travels of Marco Polo and constitutes of several beautiful figures and artefacts of Italy. Sicily, being a beautiful island in Italy is mentioned in this book and how the fresh fragrance of flowers in gardens, butterflies sucking nectar, and the humming sound, all are mentioned in this excerpt of Marco Polo that redefines the tale of beauty in Italy. This was when Kublai Khan was ruling the country.

4. Travels in the Land of Serpents and Pearls

This book is again an excerpt of Travels of Marco Polo and consists of the use of fantasized and romantic words and phrases for the Land of serpents and the pearls that could be found in India. It closely states the beautiful parts of travel Marco Polo did in India, which was also known as the land of pearls and consists of many gems, and artefacts in the country with a lot of wealth and beautiful nature. It rejoices the joy of looking at nature and their aesthetics.

5. New York Marco Polo Travel Handbook

This book describes about the unique and elegant looks of New York, and even if you haven’t been there, reading this book might elate you and give you a feel of having visited there atleast once in your mind. It is a book that described the travel of Marco Polo in the continent of North America and that what beautiful figures did Marco Polo encounter during his travel to and in New York.

Summary – List of Books Written by Marco Polo

Marco Polo, the renowned explorer from Venice, Italy, left a lasting legacy through his extensive travels and the books he authored. One of his most famous works is “Travels of Marco Polo,” written during his imprisonment in the 13th century, where he narrated his adventures to Rustichello da Pisa. This book, initially in Franco, describes Polo’s journey through the Middle East, Central Asia, and China, encountering various cultures and rulers. Another significant work is “The Description of the World,” providing detailed explanations of Polo’s global travels. Several books, such as “Sicily Marco Polo Pocket Guide” and “New York Marco Polo Travel Handbook,” extract from his original writings, offering insights into specific regions. Despite questions about authenticity due to Rustichello’s embellishments, Marco Polo’s books remain influential, captivating readers with tales of distant lands, exotic creatures, and cultural wonders.

FAQs on List of Books Written by Marco Polo

Which is the most famous book of Marco Polo?

Travels of Marco Polo is the most famous book written by Marco Polo.

Travels of Marco Polo has been written by whom?

The Travels of Marco Polo had been written by Marco Polo himself, and Rustichello da Pisa.

In how many languages has this book been translated?

The Travels of Marco Polo has been translated into around 150 languages.

Who was Rustichello da Pisa?

Rustichello da Pisa was a prisoner who encountered Marco Polo in the same cell in the prison and from there Marco Polo started to recite his tales and Rustichello da Pisa wrote them.

Who asked Rustichello da Pisa to get the book published?

Genghis Khan, the then ruler of the Mongol Empire stated Rustichello da Pisa to finish the book and then publish it as he was eager to know about the travelling of Marco Polo and tell others too.