It took Marco Polo four years of crossing deserts, climbing mountains and struggling against man and the elements to reach his destination: China and the palace of Kublai Khan. This biography of the amazing explorer does more than just relate the facts of his life and trek. Feinstein relates the account of Polo’s 17 years of service to the great Khan, how he ended up in a Genoese prison and how  his life story got written and published. Although only 112 pages, the book is beautiful.  The pages appear to be written on old maps.  The photographs and drawings are stunning.  The book is well-organized and easy to follow, ending with a chapter on the impact of Polo’s travels and a list of resources for further reading.  A solid reference on an incredible man.