The Travels of Marco Polo: The Venetian is a book written by Ben Jonson that recounts the adventures of Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant who traveled to the East in the 13th century. The book is based on Polo's own accounts of his travels and includes descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the customs and traditions of the lands he encountered. The book begins with Polo's departure from Venice and his journey through the Middle...