The Marco Polo Odyssey is history wrapped in adventure. This is the account of Harry Rutstein's ten year 13,000-mile overland journey from Italy to China in pursuit of the thirteenth century explorer.
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Events
The Marco Polo Odyssey Publishing Date
September 15, 2008
Publishing date of The Marco Polo Odyssey when the book will be in book stores and delivered for orders that have been placed on-line.
Marco Polo's Birthday
September 15, 2008
Marco Polo's birthday. He was born on this date in 1254 and died in January 1324.
Book Reading
September 20, 2008
Reading from The Marco Polo Odyssey by the author at The Elliott Bay Book Co. at a place and time to be announced.
The Marco Polo Odyssey
The Marco Polo Odyssey tracks the fantastic journey of an intrepid adventurer who spent ten years following the 13,000 mile overland route of Marco Polo from Venice to Israel, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and finally crossing China to Beijing. It is an account of an exhilarating voyage of discovery and the three expeditions it took author Harry Rutstein to finally fulfill his dream.
View a photo gallery and video trailers of the three expeditions taken by Harry Rutstein and his fellow travelers.