"The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2" by Marco Polo and Rustichello da Pisa is a travelogue written in the 13th century. Dictated by Venetian explorer Marco Polo to romance writer Rustichello while imprisoned in Genoa, this account describes Polo's journey through Asia between 1271 and 1295, including his experiences at Kublai Khan's court. The book sparked both fascination and skepticism from its earliest readers, with debates continuing about its authenticity and the collaborative role of its two authors in shaping this extraordinary tale of Eastern marvels.